butter tart squares by freda

Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA
Updated on Aug 10, 2011

My Grandma always made BUTTER TARTS, from a canadian recipe from her home Country of Canada. Since then I found this recipe Don't remember where, and its also very good. I have also added a "lemon Tart Squares" that you can make with this Same recipe.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 12 bars

Ingredients

  • BOTTOM CRUST BASE:
  • 1 C - flour
  • 1/4 C - sugar
  • 1/2 C - butter (do not use margarine)
  • FILLING/TOPPING
  • 2 Tbs - butter melted (not margarine)
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 C - brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs - flour
  • 1/2 tsp - baking pdr
  • 1 tsp - vanilla
  • - pinch/dash of salt
  • 1 C - raisins
  • 1/2 C - chopped pecans ( optional)

How To Make butter tart squares by freda

  • Step 1
    BASE: PREHEAT OVEN @ 350 in a bowl mix flour, sugar, then Cut in the butter until Crumbly Press into a 9" square pan. Bake @ 350 for 15 min.
  • Step 2
    Topping: In Bowl Mix together, Butter and eggs; Blend in the Sugar, flour, Baking Pdr, Vanilla, & Salt. Stir in raisins, & (optional Nuts) if You dessire. Pour this over the Base.
  • Step 3
    Bake: @ 350 for 20-25 min, or until top springs back when touched lightly. Cool completely before Cutting into Squares.
  • Step 4
    TIP: LEMOM SQUARES: Substitute White granulated Sugar for Brn Sugar, and add 1 tsp grated Lemon rind and 3 TBS lemon Juice. Follow baking directions above. (OMIT RAISINS & NUTS)

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