Macadamia Shortcake Slice

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 C).

2. 2

   Grease a 11 x 8 x 2 inch pan (30cmx20cm x 3-4cm)and line the base with baking paper.

3. 3

   Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. 5

   Stir in flour and half the macadamias, mixing well to make quite a stiff mixture.

6. 6

   Using a spatula spread half the cake mixture over the pan base.

7. 7

   Spoon the preserves over that.

8. 8

   Spread remaining cake mixture over the conserve to reach pan sides.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining macadamias and extra sugar.

10. 10

    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

11. 11

    Cover with baking paper if macadamias brown too much.

12. 12

    Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

13. 13

    Cut into small squares.

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