Orange Nut Squares*

This is one of the easiest desserts you can ever make and it'll make you an instant star among your friends and family! I usually don't like desserts (except Tiramisu), but this one was too good even for me to resist!


Ingredients

• Sugar cookie dough - 1 packet (store bought Pillsbury will be great)
• Orange Marmalade - 1 jar
• Nuts (whatever you have on hand. I used almonds and Walnuts. You can also use Pecans or Hazelnuts)
• Chocolate chips - A handful (or your favorite bar of milk chocolate)

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Spread the nuts in an even layer onto a baking and roast it in the oven for about 10-12 minutes.
• Also, spread the cookie dough on to a cookie sheet in an even layer about 1/4 inch thick and bake it for about 25 minutes.
• Let it cool completely.
• Now spread the orange marmalade over the cookie in a thin, even layer.
• Chop the nuts ito small pieces and sprinkle them evenly over the cookie.
• Now, microwave the chocolate chips (or a bar of chocolate cut into pieces) on medium power for a minute or two until the chocolate completely melts.
• Use a fork to drizzle the chocolate all over the nuts.
• Let cool.
• Cut them into squares and serve.

Tips

• When you microwave the chocolate, make sure to keep an eye on it. Stir it every 30 seconds. Alternately, you can also use a double boiler.
• Keep the cookie dough outside for 15-30 minutes. It's easier to work with it.
• You can also serve this with a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream.
• You can store this in an airtight container. There's no need to refrigerate it.

*Recipe Courtesy: Giada De Laurentiis