DELICIOUS MAPLE SYRUP SQUARES

(RECIPE POSTED BY DIANE LIZOTTE GRENIER)

Base:
1/2 cup butter (Becel is ok)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. mace (spice-opt)

Mix all ingredients and press in a greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake at 350’F for 8 minutes. Cool.

Topping:
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter (Becel is ok too)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. maple ext.
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 to 1 cup on walnuts, chopped

Heat syrup and brown sugar, bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. 
Remove from heat, let sit until it cool a bit. Add beaten eggs to mixture, mix and add the rest of ingredients. Mix and pour on base. 
Cook for 30 minutes at 350’F. 
Cool completely and cut in squares. Delicious.