Maple Squares

Submitted by PaulaG

"A delicious dessert to make."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 80

ingredients

• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons margarine or 4 1/2 teaspoons light margarine
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons light margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 2⁄3 cup evaporated milk or 2/3 cup evaporated low-fat milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons maple extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring
• 1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. COMBINE marshmallows and margarine in medium saucepan.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted.
3. Remove from heat; stir in cereal until coated.
4. Press onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, using spatula coated with nonstick cooking spray.
5. COMBINE margarine, sugar, evaporated milk and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.
7. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Add marshmallows, morsels and maple flavoring; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and morsels are completely melted.
10. Pour over prepared crust.
11. Sprinkle with nuts; press in slightly.
12. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
13. Cut into squares.

Reviews

[weekend cooker]

These were great !! Enjoyed by all of us, especially the kids. I used chocolate chips, evaporated milk, and white chocolate chips. I agree with Toni that it have a beatuful glaze. Will be making this again. Made for Aus/NZ swap#32.

 

[Lifeswruff]

Completely decadent! These little morsels were the hit of a recent office potluck...(I had started a new job one Monday, potluck Friday) The first time I used milk chocolate chips, today I plan on butterscotch. Thanks for the recipe PaulaG

 

[justcallmetoni]

Wasn't sure what rating to give these - for me they were a little sweet but the kids just loved them and they went quickly at a bake sale this morning. The cookie is a lovely combination of a chewy oat layer that is not sweet with a fudge-like topping that has just a hint of maple. (BTW: I used maple extract, not maple syrup since I think that's what was intended - used just 1 teaspoon). The top layer has a beautiful sheen that makes them quite attractive. I skipped the nuts as we have kids with allergies. Thanks Paula.