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Portuguese Walnut Squares Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c softened (not runny or whipped) butter
3/4 c packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 T. milk
6 T. all purpose flour ( instant can be used)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Port ( tawny or ruby)
1 1/2 Cups walnuts, finely chopped
Glaze:
1 c. Confectioners' sugar
Dash salt
1 T. Port or little more as needed
Tint a lite pink with a little red food coloring
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter and sugar, using electric mixer. Add egg and beat well. Add vanilla, milk and 2 tablespoons of port. Chop very fine or whirl in blender 1 cup nuts. Place nuts in a mixing bowl, add dry ingredients and stir. Fold in butter – egg mixture to make a batter; do not overbeat. Spoon into a lightly buttered and floured 9 in. cake pan. Bake at 350 F for 15 or 20 minutes, or until cake just tests done. As soon as cake is removed from oven, brush top with 2 to 3 tablespoons port. Cool to room temperature and spread with glaze. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and let stand until firm. Cut into 16 squares.
(This recipe can be doubled and bake in a 9 x 13 pan)

GLAZE:
Mix well one cup confectioners' sugar, dash of salt, 1 tablespoon softened butter, and 1 tablespoon port or enough to make a glaze of spreading consistency. Tint a light pink with a little red food coloring.
A little extra touch: Place Squares in paper cups for candies or mini-muffins.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
16
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 - 20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These cake-like treats are a wonderful addition to a tray of homemade cookies for any special occasion. I've been serving them at Christmas Time, parties and showers since finding the recipe in a "Woman's Day" magazine in 1966. They are an absolute all-time favorite of daughters Andria and Alissa, and I always find myself making a double batch.

 

 

 

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