Nutty Squares
These crumbly peanut shortbread squares are a delightful treat with a nutty crunch in every bite. Buttery and sweet with a hint of saltiness from the peanuts, these squares make for the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea or a sweet snack any time of day. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these peanut shortbread squares are sure to become a favorite in your household.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 115g Butter
- 170G Plain flour, sifted
- 60g Light brow soft sugar
- 45g Peanuts finely chopped
- For the topping
- 60g Peanuts roughly chopped
- 45g Demerara sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180 degrees celcius 360 degrees fahrenheit or gas mark 4.
- Lightly grease a 20cm baking tray making sure it is evenly covered.
- Rub the butter into the sifted flour until it resembles fine bread crumbs. Stir in the sugar and peanuts.
- Knead the mixture well until it binds together. Press evenly into the tin then prick with a fork.
- Mix the other peanuts and sugar together and sprinkle them on to of the unbaked dough.
- When cool, cut them into 20 squares then place on a baking rack.
Yield
Makes 20 squares
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