Swirlsquares Recipes

BEST LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
• Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
• Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

SHRIMP LOVER SQUARES

Steps:

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, unroll crescent dough into a long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and salt until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with the seafood sauce, green pepper, onion, cheese and shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into squares.

GUMDROP SQUARES

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in 2 cups sugar and boil 5 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture. Allow to boil gently for 15 minutes.
• Dip three shallow, small pans in cold water, then remove. Remove boiling mixture from heat, and divide evenly among three heat-proof bowls. Flavor one bowl with peppermint, one with lemon, and one with cinnamon. Tint the peppermint green, the lemon yellow, and the cinnamon red. Pour each mixture into its own pan and let rest overnight to set.
• Turn gumdrops out onto a sugared board and cut into squares with a sharp knife. Roll cut gumdrops in sugar. Let stand until firm.

MARBLE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring water, butter and chocolate to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in flour and remaining sugar. Stir in the sour cream, baking soda, salt and remaining eggs until smooth. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture over the top; cut through batter with a knife to swirl cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with chocolate chips., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

SURFER SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butterscotch chips, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat; stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
• Add flour mixture; mix well.
• Fold in marshmallows and nuts.
• Spread in prepared pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.

SWIRL SQUARES

Steps:

• Beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl until light and creamy.
• Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add to margarine mixture. Stir until smooth.
• Add walnuts. Stir. Spread evenly in greased 9 x 9 inch pan.
• Scatter chips over top. Bake in 350F oven for 1 to 2 minutes until chips are very soft. Remove from oven. Swirl knife through batter to create marble effect. Return to oven. Bake for about 20 minutes until firm and wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.
• Let stand in pan on wire rack until cool.
• Cuts into 36 squares.