Portuguese Walnut Squares Recipe

Name: Portuguese Walnut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons port wine; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 3/8 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons port wine; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 tablespoon port wine; 2 drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons port wine
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/8 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons port wine
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon port wine
2 drops red food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla, milk and 2 tablespoons Port wine. Combine the flour, chopped walnuts and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Brush the top with 2 tablespoons of the Port wine as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let cool to room temperature before glazing.
4
To make the glaze, beat together the confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1 tablespoon of port wine until smooth and spreadable. Spread over the cooled bars.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Portuguese 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.

Portuguese Walnut Squares

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