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CHOCOLATE WALNUT SQUARES



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Rich and satisfying, these bars create a symphony of flavors with every bite. The nutty crust, exquisite chocolate layer and the creamy frosting make this dessert one of my personal favorites. It's fun to take these treats to a potluck. -Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. Fold in walnuts. Spread half of batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Add chocolate to the remaining batter; mix well. Carefully spread over batter in pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and thickened. Cool completely. , In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla and mix well. Gradually add the milk mixture; beat for 5 minutes. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE WALNUT PUMPKIN SQUARES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus butter for greasing pan
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup cooked, unseasoned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch-square baking pan.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together; set aside.
  • Cream six tablespoons of butter with the sugar until soft and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each is added. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the pumpkin puree, stir to blend, then stir in the ground walnuts and the vanilla.
  • Place in the oven and bake about 40 minutes, until the cake is nicely browned and springs back to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan before icing.
  • To ice the cake, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or over very low heat. Stir in two tablespoons of butter and allow to cool to room temperature. Beat until smooth, then stir in the cream and rum. Spread the icing on the top of the cake and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts. Cut into 16 squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE WALNUT SQUARES



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Make and share this Chocolate Walnut Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 30 squares approximately

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I use sugar twin brown)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar or 1 cup brown Sugar Twin
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups icing sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon coffee or 1 tablespoon water, plus
2 teaspoons coffee or 2 teaspoons water
1 whole halved walnuts, to place on iced squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
  • Base layer.
  • Measure all base layer ingredients into bowl, crumble together until mealy.
  • Press into ungreased 9 x 9 inch oven proof dish.
  • Set aside.
  • Middle layer.
  • Beat eggs until foamy; add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
  • Spread over bottom layer; bake in 350f degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Top layer, icing.
  • Beat together well in small bowl all icing ingredients.
  • Add more liquid if needed to spread easily.
  • Spread over cooled squares.
  • Place one whole, half walnut to indicate squares for cutting, so that the half walnut is in the middle of each square.
  • Cut into squares.

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