Crunchy Walnut Squares
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
10minutes
Cook Time
5minutes
Prep Time
10minutes
Cook Time
5minutes
Ingredients
For The Crust
For The Topping
Instructions
For the crust
  1. Cream the butter and castor sugar in a deep bowl and mix well till light and fluffy.
  2. Add the plain flour and knead gently into a soft dough, without using any water.
  3. Flatten the dough into a 5” by 9” baking tray and spread the dough evenly using your palm.
  4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or till firm.
  5. Prick it with a fork at regular intervals and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and keep aside.
For the topping
  1. 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
  1. Pour the topping mixture over the baked crust and spread it evenly using a spoon.
  2. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 25 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven. Allow it to cool completely and cut into square.
  4. Store in an air-tight container.