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Crunchy Walnut Squares Recipe
A tempting golden colour and the inviting aroma of caramelised sugar ensure that a kid will pick the Crunchy Walnut Squares. And, once it has been tasted, there is simply no going back! Crisp butter cookies topped with a chewy walnut butterscotch mixture and baked to perfection, this sweet treat is so delicious that no words can do justice to it.
Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 5 minutes |
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Ingredients
For The Crust
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tbsp castor sugar
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour maida
For The Topping
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts akhrot
- 1/2 cup castor sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
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For The Topping
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Instructions
For the crust
- Cream the butter and castor sugar in a deep bowl and mix well till light and fluffy.
- Add the plain flour and knead gently into a soft dough, without using any water.
- Flatten the dough into a 5” by 9” baking tray and spread the dough evenly using your palm.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or till firm.
- Prick it with a fork at regular intervals and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and keep aside.
For the topping
- Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- Pour the topping mixture over the baked crust and spread it evenly using a spoon.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Allow it to cool completely and cut into square.
- Store in an air-tight container.