Orange and Brazil Nut Squares
- 12 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 12 cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1 14 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- 23 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 cup brazil nut (flaked or sliced)
- In bowl, beat together 1/2 cup/125 mL of the butter with icing sugar until light and fluffy; beat in rind.
- Whisk together flour, cardamom (if using) and salt; stir into butter mixture in 2 additions.
- Line 9-inch/ 2.5 L square metal cake pan with parchment paper, leaving 1-inch/2.5 cm hanging over sides.
- With floured hands, pat dough into pan.
- Bake in centre of 350F/180C oven until lightly coloured, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring remaining butter, brown sugar, orange juice and marmalade to boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in nuts.
- Spread over cookie base; bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes; lift from pan and, using chef's knife, cut into squares.
- Let cool on rack.
butter, butter, icing sugar, orange rind, flour, ground cardamom, salt, brown sugar, orange juice, orange marmalade, brazil nut
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-and-brazil-nut-squares-299295 (may not work)