Best 2 Tweed Squares Recipes

Tweed squares are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of shortbread and jam in a buttery, crumbly cookie bar. Originating in Scotland, these squares are traditionally made with a simple shortbread dough that is topped with a layer of raspberry jam and then baked until golden brown. Variations of the classic recipe often include different types of jam, such as strawberry, apricot, or lemon curd, and some bakers even add a sprinkle of oats or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor. With their irresistible combination of sweet and tangy flavors, tweed squares are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TWEED SQUARES

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Delicious layered snack cake consisting of white cake with mini chocolate chips, a rich vanilla frosting, and a top layer of semi-sweet chocolate. This is one of my husband's favorite desserts - he's from Newfoundland, I'm from Ohio, and I'd never heard of it before we met! This is the recipe (slightly modified by me) that his mother gave me.

Provided by Amy

Categories Dessert Recipes Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 egg whites
½ cup unsalted butter
⅔ cup white sugar
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch square cake pan.
Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
Beat unsalted butter and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture; fold in beaten egg whites and chocolate chips. Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
Beat 1/3 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the pinch of salt together with an electric mixer until smooth; spread on the cooled cake.
Melt chocolate squares with 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl, about 30 seconds on High. Allow chocolate mixture to cool slightly, then spread chocolate carefully over iced cake. Refrigerate cake until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 342 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

TWEED SQUARES

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Make and share this Tweed Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Suzie_Q

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 squares, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 egg whites, room temperature
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, finely grated
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, baking squares chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 2 additions, alternating with milk in 1 addition, beginning and ending with flour.
Beat egg whites in separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter until no white streaks remain.
Fold in grated chocolate.
Spread evenly in greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
Bake in 350°F oven for 35 minutes or until golden. Let stand in pan on wire rack until cooled completely.
Vanilla icing: Beat first 4 ingredients in small bowl until smooth, adding more water or icing sugar if needed until spreading consistency. Spread evenly over first layer. Let stand for at least an hour until set.
Heat chocolate and butter in small saucepan on lowest heat, stirring often, until chocolate is almost melted. Do not overheat. Remove from heat. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread evenly over icing. Chill until top layer is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 85.1, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.1

Tips:

Use unsalted butter for the shortbread crust to prevent the cookies from being too salty.
Chill the shortbread dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Use a sharp knife to cut the shortbread dough into squares to ensure clean edges.
Bake the shortbread cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges to prevent them from overbaking.
Let the shortbread cookies cool completely before dipping them in chocolate to prevent the chocolate from melting.
Use a good quality chocolate for dipping the cookies to ensure the best flavor.
Decorate the cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other desired toppings before the chocolate hardens.

Conclusion:

These Tweed Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their shortbread crust, chocolate ganache filling, and sprinkle topping, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give these Tweed Squares a try!