I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I always keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute baking emergencies. Give these bars your own twist by replacing the strawberry jam with the fruit filling of your choice.
—KAREN MEAD PITTSBURGH, PA
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 2 DOZEN
1/2cup butter, softened
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1egg
1package white cake mix (regular size)
1cup finely crushed cornflakes
1cup strawberry jam
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg; mix well. Gradually add dry cake mix and cornflakes. Set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Carefully spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with the reserved dough; gently press down.
2. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.