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November 5, 2007 By Carole

Despite 3 days of knitting and relaxing, I have nothing to blog about today. My weekend, which was quite good, ended with a nasty argument with Dale last night. We both broke some rules and I’m feeling emotionally drained and exhausted.

So, what’s a blogger to do when she’s got nothing positive to blog about? Share a recipe, of course. I had one of these squares at a party Saturday night and they are really delicious. And sweet. Frankly, right now, I could use a little sweetness. Enjoy ’em.

Maple Nut Squares
Shortbread Crust:
1 cup butter (softened)
½ cup sugar
2 cups flour

Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Add flour a little at a time, blend well.
Pat mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 15” x 10” glass pan.
Bake at 350° for approx. 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and set aside.

Filling:
1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed firmly
1 cup maple syrup (any brand of maple pancake syrup will do)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla OR maple extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or combo)

Stir together brown sugar, syrup, and butter. Add egg and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until smooth.
Pour evenly over baked shortbread crust. Sprinkle with walnuts or pecans or combination of both.
Return to oven and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until topping sets.
While still a little warm, run a knife around all four sides of glass pan to prevent edges from sticking.
Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in airtight container.

I’ll be more cheerful tomorrow. I promise.

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Comments

  1. blogless sharon says

    November 5, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    hey sweety, talk to you tonight. hope today is brighter

  2. Vicki says

    November 5, 2007 at 2:46 pm

    Aw, I’m sorry about the argument, Carole. I hope things are better soon. ; )

    Sometimes, I’m grateful to the blog for forcing me (I’m doing my own arm-twisting here) to put on a happy face and, sometimes, it even makes me feel happier in the end! There are times, though, when the only thing you can do is post a yummy recipe. XO

  3. Karen says

    November 5, 2007 at 6:15 pm

    Oh I hate arguments. I hope today is better for both of you.

  4. Debi says

    November 5, 2007 at 6:23 pm

    ((((((((Carole))))))))

  5. Teyani says

    November 5, 2007 at 6:45 pm

    Here’s hoping that today is a better day – disagreements are never fun –
    sending you a cyber hug.

  6. theLady says

    November 5, 2007 at 7:43 pm

    Yuck, fights are up there with worst feelings… hugs.

  7. ~Kristie says

    November 5, 2007 at 8:37 pm

    Some disagreements can be pure hell, but the love is there still, and will pull you through.

    Online retail therapy can help ease pain too though.

  8. kmkat says

    November 5, 2007 at 10:26 pm

    I hate that emotional hangover that comes from a quarrel with one’s sweetie. {{{hugs}}}

  9. Esther says

    November 6, 2007 at 8:47 am

    Sorry – so sorry about the argument with Dale – it happens to us all but you can at least look forward to the kissing/making up part right?? 🙂

  10. Elizabeth says

    November 6, 2007 at 1:17 pm

    I hope you both are feeling better today. Those fights are the worst.

    Take care!

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