Toffee nut squares

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Toffee nut squares
50 min.
12
443kcal

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If you're a fan of sweet and crunchy treats, these Toffee Nut Squares are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. This delightful vegetarian snack is a perfect blend of rich toffee flavor, crunchy nuts, and a buttery base. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a simple indulgence to enjoy with a cup of tea, these squares deliver on both taste and texture.

The crispy, golden base, made from plain flour, ground rice, and golden caster sugar, provides the perfect foundation for the indulgent topping. A combination of mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, and caramel creates a sweet, crunchy layer that complements the buttery base perfectly. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just under an hour, making it ideal for a quick baking session when you want to impress your guests or satisfy a sweet craving.

These Toffee Nut Squares are not only delicious but also offer a good balance of fats and carbs, with the nuts providing a dose of protein. Whether you're making them for a family gathering or just for a treat, they’re sure to please. Plus, they can be stored easily, so you can enjoy them throughout the week! So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and treat yourself to this irresistible dessert today.

Ingredients

  • 175 flour plain
  • 50 rice 
  • 85 brown sugar 
  • 140 butter diced cold
  • tbsp milk 
  • 25 pumpkin seeds 
  • 250 macadamia nuts mixed (I used pistachios, macadamias and hazelnuts)
  • 300 individually wrapped caramels (I used Carnation)
  • tbsp flour 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Line a 21 or 22cm square, shallow baking tin with baking parchment.
  3. Put the flour, ground rice and sugar in a bowl with the butter and rub in until fine crumbs form. Stir in the milk with a cutlery knife. Tip it all into the tin and press down evenly.
  4. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden.
  5. Remove the tin and lower oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  6. Mix together the seeds, nuts, caramel and flour. Evenly distribute over the base, scatter with extra seeds, then bake for 8-10 mins more. Cool in the tin, then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories443kcal
Protein4.85%
Fat55.8%
Carbs39.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.02
Glycemic Load
23.75
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.497391221316%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.16kcal
22.16%
Fat:28.52g
43.88%
Saturated Fat:9.37g
58.54%
Carbohydrates:45.26g
15.09%
Net Carbohydrates:42.84g
15.58%
Sugar:24.34g
27.05%
Cholesterol:26.98mg
8.99%
Sodium:140.45mg
6.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.57g
11.15%
Manganese:1.12mg
56.01%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.59%
Magnesium:49.35mg
12.34%
Phosphorus:120.27mg
12.03%
Copper:0.23mg
11.31%
Selenium:7.83µg
11.19%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.18%
Iron:1.84mg
10.21%
Fiber:2.42g
9.66%
Folate:35.37µg
8.84%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.54%
Calcium:67.02mg
6.7%
Vitamin A:304.41IU
6.09%
Potassium:183.52mg
5.24%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.81%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.7%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.62%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.72%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.69%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%