PORTUGUESE WALNUT SQUARES

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

Provided by John Pacheco

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Portuguese

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons port wine
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅜ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons port wine
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon port wine
2 drops red food coloring

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 68.8 mg, Sugar 14.3 g