Best Orange And Nut Squares Recipes

ORANGE AND NUT SQUARES

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 bars or squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package store bought sugar cookie dough
1 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 cups assorted nuts, toasted and chopped (try hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the cookie dough out on a cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness (about 9 inches by 12 inches) using your fingertips. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
Spread the marmalade over the cookie. Sprinkle with nuts.
In a double boiler over very lightly simmering water, melt the chocolate. Dip a spoon in the melted chocolate and drizzle on top of the cookie. Let cool. Cut the cookie into 12 bars or squares. Serve or store in an airtight container.

DATE NUT BARS

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I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE NUT SQUARES

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These are a really good bar for holidays

Provided by janet s

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pkg store bought sugar cookie dough
1 c orange marmalade
1 1/2 can(s) assorted nuts, toasted and chopped
1 c semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the cookie dough out on a cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness (about 9 inches by 12 inches) using your fingertips. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool
2. Spread the marmalade over the cookie layer. Sprinkle with nuts.
3. In a double boiler over very lightly simmering water, melt the chocolate. Dip a spoon in the melted chocolate and drizzle on top of the cookie. Let cool.
4. Cut the cookie into 12 bars or squares. Serve or store in an airtight container.

ORANGE SQUARES

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I am posting this recipe as I received it. I haven't tried this one yet, but I want to be able to find it when I get time to test it. Looks wonderful!

Provided by Maymie

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, divided
1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, almonds, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 tsp orange zest.
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Press into bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, orange juice, and extract.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder and add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine.
Pour over crust.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Cut into squares to serve.