Chewy, frosted walnut bars flavored with Port wine.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons port wine
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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- 2 tablespoons port wine
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- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon port wine
- 2 drops red food coloring
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla, milk and 2 tablespoons Port wine. Combine the flour, chopped walnuts and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Brush the top with 2 tablespoons of the Port wine as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let cool to room temperature before glazing.
To make the glaze, beat together the confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1 tablespoon of port wine until smooth and spreadable. Spread over the cooled bars.