Maple Walnut Squares

 

Maple Walnut Squares

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 6 tbsp maple sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

FOR THE FILLING

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup maple sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all filling ingredients and press into a smooth layer in an oiled 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes, while you prepare the filling, by boiling the butter, sugar and syrup together for five minutes, then whisking in the cream and vanilla. Stir in the walnuts and pour over the baked crust. Spread evenly, and bake for twenty minutes. Let set, and cut into squares.