Granny Squares Recipes

APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

CHESS SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 and spray a 9×13 dish with cooking spray.
• Mix cake mix, melted butter and one egg to a soft dough. Press into the bottom of the pan.
• Mix powdered sugar, softened cream cheese and remaining two eggs until smooth, about 1-2 mins. Pour on top of crust.
• Bake at 300 for 40-50 minutes until top is golden brown.

GRANNY SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Over medium heat bring the sugar and syrup to a boil stirring occasionally. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the six cups rice Krispies.Stir well to coat .Place in a lightly buttered 13x9 pan.
• 2. IN double boiler melt together the chocolate and butterscotch chips.Stir a few times and frost the rice krispie treats.Allow the frosting to set and cut into squares.