Walnut Praline Squares 1960
Transport your taste buds to a bygone era with these indulgent Walnut Praline Squares, a nostalgic treat inspired by 1960s baking. Featuring a buttery shortbread base that’s topped with a luscious layer of caramelized brown sugar, heavy cream, and perfectly toasted walnuts, this recipe delivers a delightful contrast of textures—crispy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite. Ready in under an hour, these sweet squares are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or whenever you crave a comforting homemade dessert. With easy-to-follow steps and classic pantry ingredients, this vintage recipe brings timeless charm to your kitchen. Be sure to let them cool completely before slicing for those precise, picture-perfect squares!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create the shortbread base.
Bake the base in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the light brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir constantly to dissolve the sugar.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped walnuts and vanilla extract.
Pour the walnut praline mixture evenly over the pre-baked shortbread base, spreading it gently to cover the edges.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden.
Allow the walnut praline squares to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 354.4 g | 454% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.9 g | 790% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 637 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 723 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 604.0 g | 220% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 401.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*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.
