Southern Dutch Squares Recipe

Name: Southern Dutch Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 teaspoon anise extract or 1/2 tsp. anise seeds, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups all-purpose fl our; 1 tablespoon baking powder; Pinch of salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or orange rind; 1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds; 1 (6-oz.) can whole natural almonds; Granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon anise extract or 1/2 tsp. anise seeds, crushed
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose fl our
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cocoa
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or orange rind
1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1 (6-oz.) can whole natural almonds
Granulated sugar

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add egg, anise extract, and almond extract, beating well.
2
Combine flour and next 8 ingredients; stir well. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in chopped almonds.
3
Divide dough in half. Shape 1 portion into a ball; knead 3 or 4 times until smooth. Roll dough into a 9-inch square on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut dough into 36 (1 1/2-inch) squares. Press a whole almond into center of each square. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheet, and sprinkle with sugar while warm; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Break cookies apart, and store in airtight containers.

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1/4 teaspoon anise extract or 1/2 tsp. anise seeds, crushed, and more.

Yes, Southern Dutch 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.

Southern Dutch Squares

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