Swedish Orange-Nut Squares |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened |
1/4 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons grated orange rind, divided |
1 egg |
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided |
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
2/3 cup flaked coconut |
2/3 cup chopped pecans |
sifted powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Cream butter in a medium mixing bowl; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon orange rind, and 1 egg. Stir in 1 1/4 cups flour. Spread mixture evenly in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until set.
2. Combine brown sugar and 2 eggs in a large mixing bowl, beating well. Add 2 tablespoons orange rind and juice; stir well. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder. Fold in coconut and pecans. Pour mixture evenly over baked crust. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and cut into 1 1/2- inch squares. Cool completely in pan.
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