Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped salted nuts (any type)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar, honey, and remaining dough. Mix well.
- Crumble the nut mixture evenly over the dough in the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 square):
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and nutty
- Sweet but not overly so
- Perfect for a dessert or snack
User Comments:
- "These squares were incredible! The combination of flavors was perfect."
- "I love how easy these were to make. They're definitely going to be a regular in my recipe rotation."
- "The salted nuts add a delicious touch of crunch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have salted nuts, you can use unsalted nuts and add a pinch of salt to taste.
- You can use any type of salted nuts that you like.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting into them to prevent them from crumbling.