Uncle Bill’s Festive Squares
Description: These Festive Squares are excellent for a party. The original recipe has been modified with several added ingredients, and it is thoroughly enjoyed by all. Please do not substitute any of the ingredients.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Canadian, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 50 two-inch x one-and-a-half-inch squares
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 113.3
- Fat Content: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.8mg
- Sodium Content: 29.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 10.5g
- Protein Content: 1.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 10 1/2 oz | Sweetened condensed evaporated milk |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh lime juice |
| 1/4 cup | Orange juice |
| 1 1/4 cups | Pecans |
| 1 1/4 cups | Sweetened coconut |
| 1 1/4 cups | Red maraschino cherries |
| 1 1/4 cups | Green maraschino cherries |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing after each addition until crumbly. Be careful not to overmix.
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Press the crumb mixture onto a parchment paper-lined 15-inch x 10-inch baking pan.
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Bake in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed evaporated milk, lime juice, orange juice, pecans, coconut, red and green maraschino cherries.
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Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared crust using a rubber spatula.
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Bake in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 minutes.
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Cool the squares thoroughly on a wire rack and chill before cutting.
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Turn the festive squares upside down onto a cutting board.
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Remove the parchment paper and discard.
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Cut the cake into squares.
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Wrap any unused portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
These Uncle Bill’s Festive Squares are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with the sweetness of the cherries complementing the crunch of the pecans and coconut. Perfect for any festive occasion, these squares are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Enjoy making and sharing this delicious treat! 🎉🍰
