Honey Nut Squares

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Honey Nut Squares
45 min.
25
122kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Honey Nut Squares, a perfect treat for any occasion! These vegetarian squares are not only easy to make but also pack a flavorful punch that will leave your taste buds dancing. With a rich combination of toasted hazelnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, each bite offers a satisfying crunch complemented by the natural sweetness of honey and brown sugar.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields 25 delicious squares, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or simply as a snack to enjoy throughout the week. Each square contains only 122 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes these squares a wholesome option for an antipasti platter, a starter, or a delightful appetizer.

The preparation is straightforward, requiring minimal equipment and just a few simple steps. The buttery crust serves as a perfect base for the caramelized nut topping, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Whether you’re serving them at a festive gathering or enjoying them as a midday treat, Honey Nut Squares are sure to impress your family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a sweet masterpiece that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • oz hazelnuts toasted
  • tablespoon cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 1.5 oz pinenuts lightly toasted
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into pieces
  • 0.5 cup almonds whole with skins (3 oz), toasted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Butter a 9-inch square metal baking pan (2 inches deep) and line with 2 crisscrossed sheets of foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Butter foil.
  2. Blend together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps.
  3. Add egg and stir with a fork (or pulse) until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together with scraper.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  6. Press dough evenly onto bottom (but not up sides) of baking pan and bake in middle of oven until edges are golden and begin to pull away from sides of pan, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.
  7. Bring honey, brown sugar, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, without stirring, 2 minutes.
  8. Add butter and cream and boil, stirring, 1 minute.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in all nuts until completely coated.
  10. Pour nut mixture over pastry crust, spreading evenly, and bake in middle of oven until topping is caramelized and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack. Lift dessert out of pan using foil overhang and cut into 25 squares.
  11. Honey nut squares keep, layered between sheets of wax paper, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories122kcal
Protein7.73%
Fat50.68%
Carbs41.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.57
Glycemic Load
6.16
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.4456521790961%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:122.03kcal
6.1%
Fat:7.18g
11.05%
Saturated Fat:1.47g
9.17%
Carbohydrates:13.26g
4.42%
Net Carbohydrates:12.22g
4.44%
Sugar:7.23g
8.03%
Cholesterol:11.73mg
3.91%
Sodium:24.29mg
1.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.46g
4.93%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.18%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.94%
Copper:0.14mg
7.17%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.09%
Magnesium:21.39mg
5.35%
Phosphorus:50.17mg
5.02%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.01%
Folate:19.53µg
4.88%
Selenium:3.07µg
4.39%
Iron:0.78mg
4.35%
Fiber:1.04g
4.15%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.2%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Calcium:22.81mg
2.28%
Potassium:77.7mg
2.22%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.72µg
1.64%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.28%
Vitamin A:63.03IU
1.26%
Source:Epicurious
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