mango squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup chopped dried mango
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a 9x9 inch baking pan with wax paper.
• in a medium saucepan over low heat, place the mango with enough water to cover. cook 15 minutes, or until soft. remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
• in a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. press into the prepared baking pan to make a crust.
• bake crust 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
• in a medium bowl, thoroughly blend mango, brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, eggs, mixed nuts, baking powder, lemon extract, and salt. transfer to the prepared crust.
• cover, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven until filling is set. cool slightly before dusting with remaining confectioners' sugar. cut into squares to serve.