Nut Squares Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 All purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Icing sugar2 Tablespoon
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Nuts1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Coconut1 Cup (16 tbs), grated

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3549 Calories from Fat 1844

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 206 g317.1%

Saturated Fat 97.7 g488.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 664.9 mg221.6%

Sodium 1319.8 mg55%

Total Carbohydrates 389 g129.5%

Dietary Fiber 21.6 g86.4%

Sugars 241.4 g

Protein 63 g125.7%

Vitamin A 66% Vitamin C 4.4%

Calcium 68.8% Iron 64.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

–  Preheat oven to 325 °F (160 °C).
–  In a bowl, combine flour and icing sugar,
–  Cream in the butter until mixture becomes light and granulated.
–  Press shortbread mixture into a square 8-inch (20 cm) unbuttered baking pan and bake 20 minutes.
Garnish
–  In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add brown sugar.
–  In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the sugar mixture.
–  Add vanilla extract, chopped nuts and grated coconut,
–  Spread mixture over the shortbread and return to the oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
–  Cool completely before slicing.
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