Orange And Brazil Nut Squares

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 pinch salt
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 1 cup brazil nut (flaked or sliced)

Recipe

• 1 in bowl, beat together 1/2 cup/125 ml of the butter with icing sugar until light and fluffy; beat in rind.
• 2 whisk together flour, cardamom (if using) and salt; stir into butter mixture in 2 additions.
• 3 line 9-inch/ 2.5 l square metal cake pan with parchment paper, leaving 1-inch/2.5 cm hanging over sides.
• 4 with floured hands, pat dough into pan. bake in centre of 350°f/180°c oven until lightly coloured, 15 to 17 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring remaining butter, brown sugar, orange juice and marmalade to boil, stirring constantly.
• 6 remove from heat and stir in nuts.
• 7 spread over cookie base; bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• 8 let cool slightly, about 5 minutes; lift from pan and, using chef's knife, cut into squares. let cool on rack.