How to Make Canada Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Canada squares are a delicious treat that is popular throughout Canada and beyond. These delectable squares feature a rich and buttery shortbread crust topped with a scrumptious layer of sweet and gooey caramel, all finished off with a delectable layer of smooth and creamy chocolate. These squares are the perfect combination of flavors and textures, making them a favorite for special occasions, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup seedless raspberry jam
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup rice flour
  • 10 drops red food coloring, or as needed
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 64 1-inch squares

  • Preheat 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.
  • Whisk together 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat mixture evenly into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove to cool on a wire rack, about 15 minutes. Top base evenly with raspberry jam.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat white sugar and 1/2 cup butter together until fluffy; beat in eggs until fluffy and pale yellow. Beat rice flour into egg mixture until well combined; stir in food coloring until batter reaches desired shade of red. Spread batter evenly over jam layer.
  • 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.
  • Beat 2 cups confectioners' sugar and 1/3 cup butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; stir in milk and maple extract. Spread icing evenly over cooled bars.
  • Hold edges of parchment paper; lift squares out of pan to a cutting board. Slice into 1-inch squares with a very sharp knife.
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 14mg