Maple Squares Recipes

MAPLE WALNUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Line an 8-inch square baking pan (with straight sidewith parchment paper, leaving an overhang on at least two sides (for removing it easily after baking).
• In a food processor (or in a bowl with a pastry cutter or two knives), whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse/cut until mixture starts to come together. Stir in 1/4 cup of finely chopped walnuts. Pat evenly in to prepared 8-inch pan.
• Bake crust in centre of the preheated 350 oven until golden and set, about 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven, but leave oven on. While crust is baking, whisk together the filling ingredients and set aside. Then, scatter nuts evenly over a baking sheet and set aside.
• Once base is out of the oven, place baking sheet with the nuts in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove nuts from oven and scatter over cooked crust. Re-whisk filling, the pour over-top. Use a fork to evenly distribute the nuts floating on top, if necessary.
• Place in 350 oven and bake until filling is set about 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a cooling rack, then carefully lift out of pan using the parchment paper edges. (I like to refrigerate for a bit before cutting in to squares, just to make the whole process neater, but the squares are quite sturdy without refrigerating, once cooled.) Cut in to squares. Eat as is, or serve on a dessert plate with a dollop of whipped cream and a scattering of nuts.

MAPLE PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a mixer. Mix in the softened butter until a dough has formed. Press into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish, and prick with a fork.
• Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. While the shortbread is baking, beat the egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven. Continue baking until firmed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and immediately run a knife around the edges to prevent sticking. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

CHEWY MAPLE BARS

Steps:

• In a mixing bow, cream sugar and shortening. Add syrup and egg and beat well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and mix well. Stir in oats and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool on a wire rack.

MAPLE PECAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Base: Preheat oven to 350 degrees to cook cookie base.
• Rub the flour, sugar and butter together in bowl, mix well and press firmly into 8 x 10" pan.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and set aside.
• Topping: Combine sugar and syrup in pot.
• Simmer on stove for 5 minutes.
• Cool and pour over the beaten eggs.
• Stirring well add the remaining ingredients.
• Pour over the partially baked dough and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue to bake for 20 minutes longer.
• Cool and cut into squares-- enjoy-- enjoy-- enjoy.

MAPLE WALNUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8 x 8 inch pan.
• In a medium bowl combine flour and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
• In a large bowl with an electric mixer, blend brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine to form a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add 1 cup syrup, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
• Add the flour mixture and walnuts and blend at low speed just until combined. Pour batter into baking pan and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan.
• To Make Maple Frosting: In a medium bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine and cream cheese with an electric mixer at high speed. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and beat until smooth. Slowly add confectioners sugar and reduce mixer speed to low. Once sugar is added mix until smooth. If frosting appears thin gradually add confectioners sugar until frosting thickens. Spread frosting on top of bars in pan and cut into squares.

MAPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• COMBINE marshmallows and margarine in medium saucepan.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted.
• Remove from heat; stir in cereal until coated.
• Press onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, using spatula coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• COMBINE margarine, sugar, evaporated milk and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add marshmallows, morsels and maple flavoring; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and morsels are completely melted.
• Pour over prepared crust.
• Sprinkle with nuts; press in slightly.
• Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
• Cut into squares.

EASY HOMEMADE MAPLE DONUT BARS RECIPE

Steps:

• Flatten and stretch the biscuits into a log shape after separating them.
• In a stovetop pan, heat hot oil. Working in batches, cook the biscuits until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Remove the pan from the oven and drain it on paper towels.
• In a sauce pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and milk and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is no longer grainy.
• Take the pan off the heat and add the corn syrup and maple extract.
• Blend in the powdered sugar until it's completely smooth. Although the icing will begin to solidify, it should still be safe to dunk.
• Dredge the tops of each bar in icing and place them on a flat surface to set up the icing. Rep until all of the bars have been covered. Serve right away.
• Any leftover maple bars should be kept at room temperature, loosely covered. It's recommended to consume these within 24 hours of cooking them.