Crunchy Walnut Squares Recipe (Childrens Recipes)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tbsp castor sugar
• 1 1/2 cups maida (plain flour)
• 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

Steps

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.
7. 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.
8. Pour the topping mixture over the baked crust and spread it evenly using a spoon.
9. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 25 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven. Allow it to cool completely and cut into square.
11. Store in an air-tight container.