MAID OF HONOUR SQUARES
A crunchy almond topping,soft cake-like filling and crisp shortbread base are texture sensations for your mouth.
Provided by Boyz 5
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h7m
Yield 40 squares
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Base;.
- In bowl,beat together butter,sugar and salt until fluffy;stir in flour.Press into parchment-paper lined or greased 13 by 9-inch metal cake pan;prick dough with fork.Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 17 minutes until golden.Let cool on rack.
- In bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.Beat in eggs,one at a time,beating well after each.Beat in milk and lemon rind.Beat in ground almonds;stir in flour and salt.
- Spread jam over base;Pour almond mixture over jam.Sprinkle with slivered almonds.Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 30 minutes or until golden and cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.Let cool in pan on rack.Sprinkle with icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 2.8
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[email protected]These squares are the perfect afternoon snack. They're light and fluffy, and they have just the right amount of sweetness.
Mohamed Nuriyatu
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Rubina Riaz
[email protected]These squares were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would add a little more baking powder next time.
Katelynn Stemen
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these squares were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of Alice's recipes.
brad leey
[email protected]These squares were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would use a little less flour next time.
Abubakar Junejo
[email protected]I love how these squares are both sweet and tart. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ali Hubaib
[email protected]These squares were so easy to make, and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making them again.
moaz
[email protected]These squares were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or milk to the batter next time.
Aneer J
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these squares. The lemon flavor is really strong, and it balances out the sweetness of the coconut perfectly.
waseem kalper
[email protected]These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.
Zaryab Haider
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these squares. The lemon and coconut complement each other perfectly. I also appreciate that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.
Shibu Angel
[email protected]I've made these squares several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.
Tanisha Barber
[email protected]These Maid of Honour squares were a hit at my afternoon tea party! They were so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.