Description
Delicious and sweet Butter Tart Squares that are easy to make and perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and raisins if using.
- Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and pour the filling mixture over the hot crust, spreading it evenly.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Allow the squares to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of maple extract to the filling.
- You can also substitute the nuts with chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg