Chocolate Walnut Squares Recipe

Name: Chocolate Walnut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base layer; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I use sugar twin brown); 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Middle layer; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup packed brown sugar or 1 cup brown Sugar Twin; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 cup coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Top layer Icing; 1 1/4 cups icing sugar; 1/3 cup cocoa; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 tablespoon coffee or 1 tablespoon water, plus; 2 teaspoons coffee or 2 teaspoons water; 1 whole halved walnuts, to place on iced squares

Servings: persons

Base layer
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I use sugar twin brown)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Middle layer
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar or 1 cup brown Sugar Twin
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Top layer Icing
1 1/4 cups icing sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon coffee or 1 tablespoon water, plus
2 teaspoons coffee or 2 teaspoons water
1 whole halved walnuts, to place on iced squares

1
Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
2
Base layer.
3
Measure all base layer ingredients into bowl, crumble together until mealy.
4
Press into ungreased 9 x 9 inch oven proof dish.
5
Set aside.
6
Middle layer.
7
Beat eggs until foamy; add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
8
Spread over bottom layer; bake in 350f degree oven for 30 minutes.
9
Top layer, icing.
10
Beat together well in small bowl all icing ingredients.
11
Add more liquid if needed to spread easily.
12
Spread over cooled squares.
13
Place one whole, half walnut to indicate squares for cutting, so that the half walnut is in the middle of each square.
14
Cut into squares.

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base layer, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I use sugar twin brown), 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Walnut Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chocolate Walnut Squares

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