aunt theresa’s crumb bars

How To Make aunt theresa’s crumb bars

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  Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the dough, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
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  Step 2
  Mix in egg yolks along with vanilla and salt.
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  Step 3
  Mix in flour until the dough comes together and you are able to form it into a ball.
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  Step 4
  Divide the dough into 4 and take 1/4 out for the topping.
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  Step 5
  To make the topping, mix the reserved 1/4 of the dough with 2 Tbsp sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Stir all together to make a crumb mixture. I use my fingers to mix and break up the dough until it turns into crumbs.
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  Step 6
  Take the remaining dough and press it into an 8x8 baking pan.
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  Step 7
  Spread jam over the crust.
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  Step 8
  Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top.
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  Step 9
  Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees F until golden. brown.
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  Step 10
  Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars and serve.
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