Macadamia Fudge Squares

Name: Macadamia Fudge Squares
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters (lightly packed) very fresh dark brown sugar; 4 larges eggs, well beaten; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour, spooned in and leveled; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 355 milliliters coarsely chopped, salted macadamia nuts; 0 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 113 grams unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Macadamia Fudge Squares a try. This recipe makes 48 servings with 124 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have ground cinnamon, eggs, flour, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Position the rack in the middle of the oven.

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Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and butter the foil.

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Butter

Jelly

Roll

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Aluminum Foil

Oven

Frying Pan

In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

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Cinnamon

All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

In a large bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water, slowly melt the butter and the chocolate. Stir occasionally.

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Chocolate

Butter

Water

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Pot

Remove from the heat and, using a whisk, blend the brown sugar into the mixture, stirring until melted. Gradually mix in the granulated sugar. Stir in the eggs and the vanilla.

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Granulated Sugar

Brown Sugar

Vanilla

Egg

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Whisk

Add the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing it with the back of a tablespoon.

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Spread

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Frying Pan

Sprinkle the surface with the macadamia nuts and press them gently into the batter.

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Macadamia Nuts

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the top is set and the bar begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Do not overbake. The squares should remain slightly moist on the inside. (Note: If the batter rises in the pan during baking, prick the bubbles gently with a fork to release the air.)

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Remove from the oven and let stand until almost cool.

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While the bar is cooling, make the glaze. To web the bar, dip a small whisk into the glaze and squiggle it across the pan. If the glaze becomes too thick, thin it with a little very hot water.

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Dip

Water

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Whisk

Frying Pan

Let stand until the glaze is set.

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Glaze

Carefully lift the bar from the pan by grasping the foil on both sides and place it on a large cutting board. Pull down the sides of the foil and cut into 2-inch squares using a thin-bladed, sharp knife. Storage: Store in an airtight container, layered between strips of wax paper, for up to 5 days. These cookies may be frozen.

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