Crunchy Walnut Squares
by Tarla Dalal
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.
Crunchy Walnut Squares recipe - How to make Crunchy Walnut Squares
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 180°C (360°F) Total Time:
Makes 18 squares
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
Method
For the crust
For the topping
How to proceed
For the crust
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Nutrient values per square
| Energy | 157 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 17.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 247.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 7.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26.3 mg |
| Sodium | 60.7 mg |
| Potassium | 36 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Outbrain
The main star of the recipe is the butterscotch topping. It takes the plain biscuit base to another level. It is delicious and heart-warming. Takes you back to your childhood days and parents might want to make this for their children. It's a sweet treat for all age groups.
My kids just loved this. They took it to the neighbors and they loved it. The butter scotch topping with walnuts is just fantastic. I could have easily had 10 of these bars. There something to that mouth feel and aroma.