Portuguese Walnut Squares
Transport your taste buds to Portugal with these irresistible Portuguese Walnut Squares, a delightful dessert bursting with rich, nutty flavor and warm hints of cinnamon. Featuring toasted chopped walnuts folded into a buttery, cinnamon-scented batter, these squares are lovingly baked to golden perfection and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe combines simple pantry staples into a treat that's perfect for casual gatherings or an indulgent afternoon snack. Pair these tender, slightly crisp-edged squares with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a truly comforting experience. Whether you're exploring international desserts or satisfying a sweet tooth, these Portuguese Walnut Squares are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams walnuts (raw, roughly chopped)
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Spread the chopped walnuts on a baking tray and toast them in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer (about 2 minutes).
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold the toasted walnuts into the batter gently using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let the walnut squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, use the parchment paper to lift the square out of the pan. Dust the top generously with powdered sugar and cut into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy these delicious Portuguese Walnut Squares with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.2 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.5 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 837 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.6 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.2 g | ||
| Protein | 65.7 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1290 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
