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 softened butter (not runny or whipped); 1 tablespoon softened butter (for glaze); 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 6 tablespoons flour; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk; 6 tablespoons port wine (Tawney or Ruby or Madeira, divided); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 cups walnuts (divided); 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup softened butter (not runny or whipped)
1 tablespoon softened butter (for glaze)
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
6 tablespoons port wine (Tawney or Ruby or Madeira, divided)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups walnuts (divided)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 dash salt

1
Cream butter and sugar using electric mixer, if available.
2
Add egg and beat well.
3
Add vanilla, milk, and 2 Tbsp of port.
4
Grind or grate, chop very fine, or whirl in blender 1 cup nuts.
5
Place in mixing bowl.
6
Add dry ingredients and stir.
7
Fold in butter/egg mixture to make a batter; do not over-beat.
8
Spoon into a lightly buttered and floured 9 inches square pan.
9
Bake in moderate oven 350F 15-20 min or until cake tests done.
10
As soon as the cake is removed from the oven, brush top with 2-3 Tbsp of port.
11
Cool to room temperature.
12
Mix well confectioners sugar, salt, 1 Tbsp softened butter, and 1 Tbsp of port, or enough to obtain a glaze of spreading consistancy. Tint a light pink with a little red food coloring.
13
Spread cake with glaze.
14
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
15
Set until firm.
16
Cut into 16 squares.

943

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup softened butter (not runny or whipped), 1 tablespoon softened butter (for glaze), 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 6 tablespoons flour, 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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