Easy Dessert Ideas! Delicious Squares - Company's Coming recipes

If you're in search of easy dessert ideas, maybe you should give these delicious squares a try! Follow along as I try a few recipes from the Company's Coming series by Jean Paré. Jerri's channels: Jerri in Canada https://www.youtube.com/@UCVLvjsim_Ty1qtMKYklaMLA Cooking with Neighbors https://www.youtube.com/@cookingwithneighbours 150 Delicious Squares by Jean Paré https://ebay.us/ADv4ih Pyrex 4 quart Spring Blossom mixing bowl https://ebay.us/3mMhQn Corelle 1 quart Spice 'O Life casserole dish https://ebay.us/EZpcXX Corelle 1 quart Country Festival casserole dish https://ebay.us/4UwtqF ------------------------------ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CookingAllTheBooks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cookingallthebooks WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ CRANBERRY OAT SQUARES (pg 56) 1 1/2c rolled oats 1 1/2c all purpose flour 1c packed brown sugar 3/4c (6oz) butter 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 -14oz can whole cranberry sauce Measure oats, flour, sugar, butter, and soda into a bowl. Mix together until crumbly. Pack half into a 9 x 9 inch pan. Spread cranberry sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Press down with your hand. Bake in a 350 oven for 35 to 40 minutes until it's a rich golden brown. Makes 36. BUTTERSCOTCH COCONUT SQUARES (pg 27) 1/4c butter 1/2c butterscotch chips 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg 1/4 tsp salt 1c coconut 1/2c chopped walnuts 2c graham cracker crumbs Melt butter and butterscotch chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Add rest of ingredients. Stir well. Pack into greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Frost with icing (below). ICING 2 Tbsp butter, softened 1c confectioner's sugar 1 Tbsp custard powder 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 tsp milk Blend all together adding a bit more icing sugar or milk if needed. Spread over bottom layer. Chill well, covered, for several hours in refrigerator. Cut into 36 squares. Variation: Substitute semisweet chocolate chips in place of butterscotch chips. MIDNIGHT MINTS (pg 13) 1/2c butter 1/4c granulated sugar 5 Tbsp cocoa 1 egg, beaten 1 3/4c graham cracker crumbs 1/2c chopped walnuts 3/4c fine coconut 1/3c butter 3 Tbsp milk 1 tsp peppermint flavoring 2c confectioner's sugar Green food coloring 2/3c semisweet chocolate chips 2 Tbsp butter BOTTOM LAYER: Combine first amount of butter, first amount of sugar and coco in a saucepan. Bring slowly to a boil. Stir in egg to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, nuts, and coconut. Pack very firmly into greased 9 x 9 inch pan. SECOND LAYER: Combine second amount of butter, milk, peppermint flavoring, and confectioner's sugar in bowl. Beat together well. Tint a pretty green. Spread over first layer. THIRD LAYER: Melt chips and third amount of butter in saucepan over low heat or over hot water (I did this in the microwave). Spread over second layer. Chill and store covered in refrigerator. This will keep well and will also freeze well. Cut into 36 squares. ------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:55 Cranberry Oat Squares 9:51 Butterscotch Coconut Squares 18:14 Midnight Mints 27:52 Cookbook Chat - 150 Delicious Squares (1981) ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.