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Heat oven to 350F (180C).
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Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing a couple of inches of excess around pan for easy removal.
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In medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and melted butter.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Add the salt and vanilla; stir in the flour and baking soda until well mixed.
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Spread in the prepared pan.
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Spoon jam in separate dollops over dough.
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Drag a knife through the dough and jam, swirling jam into the dough.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and toothpick tests clean.
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(Be sure not to over-bake.)
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Cool in pan on rack.
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For icing: In small bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and milk.
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Drizzle icing over surface of cooled bars.
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Allow icing to set before removing from pan and peeling off the foil.
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Cut into bars.
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Store in an airtight container.
