Canada Squares

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; crease corners well.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar together in a bowl; cut in ½ cup butter using 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Evenly pat base mixture into the prepared pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, about 15 minutes. Evenly top base with raspberry jam.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat white sugar and ½ cup butter together until fluffy; beat in eggs until fluffy and pale yellow. Beat in rice flour until well combined; stir in food coloring until filling batter reaches desired shade of red. Evenly spread filling over jam layer.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan; about 20 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Beat 2 cups confectioners' sugar and ⅓ cup butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; stir in milk and maple extract. Evenly spread icing over cooled bars.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Lift squares out of pan by holding edges of parchment paper; transfer to a cutting board. Slice into 1-inch squares with a very sharp knife.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (32 servings total)