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Portuguese Walnut Squares

By: John Pacheco  
"These are chewy walnut bars made by my Titia Albertin in Sao Miguel, Azores. They have a wonderful flavor that comes from Port wine."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 squares
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons port wine
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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  • 2 tablespoons port wine
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon port wine
  • 2 drops red food coloring

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla, milk and 2 tablespoons Port wine. Combine the flour, chopped walnuts and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Brush the top with 2 tablespoons of the Port wine as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let cool to room temperature before glazing.
  4. To make the glaze, beat together the confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1 tablespoon of port wine until smooth and spreadable. Spread over the cooled bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 133 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2006 by SAMIAM1 
Great tasting bars! Remember to chop the nuts finely. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by pattyjw59 
Oh my word!! These are soooooo good!!! I made them last year and will make them again this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by Amstershiresauce 
I substituted pecans for walnuts due to a family distaste for walnuts. My husband said this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by Janell the Great 
I substituted a mix of cranberry and lemon juice for the port. The batter baked for 25... MORE

 
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