Lightning Squares

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Lightning Squares are sweet, nutty bars with a cinnamon and brown sugar topping, perfect for quick baking and sharing at gatherings or as a delightful treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt margarine in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. In a bowl, beat sugar and eggs together until well combined.
  3. Sift flour and baking powder, then add to the sugar and eggs mixture. Mix in the melted margarine and vanilla flavoring.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan used to melt margarine, spreading evenly.
  5. Sprinkle chopped nuts, cinnamon, and brown sugar evenly over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

815 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 36.3g 47% DV
Carbs 106.3g 39% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 33.9g 68% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2972mg 100% DV
Potassium 506.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1616.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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