Butter Tart Squares
"This is a recipe that was handed down to me from my mother-in-law. These squares are also on my Christmas baking list and let me tell you, they get gobbled up in no time anywhere I take them! Beware, this recipe is not for someone watching their sugar or calorie intake. Decadent and ohhhhhh sooooo YUMMY! :)"
photo by lilsweetie
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
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48 squares
ingredients
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Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter
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Filling
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
directions
- For base: Combine flour & sugar. Cut in butter until it resembles crumbs. Press mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 325 f for 15 mintues.
- For filling: Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each one in well. Add vanilla, baking powder and flour.
- Sprinkle raisins over cooled base. Spread filling over top and bake at 325 f for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool until set.
- Can be put into the fridge an hour before cutting into squares for easier slicing.
- 1 1/4 hours time allocated for this recipe includes prep time.
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Reviews
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I cut the recipe way back to make a tiny batch and used golden raisins. PERFECT. We found them to be just right in sweetness. Made for PAC Fall 2009 -
I tried one when I first cut them, and found they way too sweet. I put them in the freezer, as I'm doing my Christmas baking ahead of time. This morning I sampled one and....OH MY GAWDDDDDDDD, are they ever fantastic. For some reason they seem to have mellow out some. I think I may have to store them in someone elses' freezer or there won't be any left for company. Thanks Nibblets for a terrific recipe, and for adding to my waistline. :)
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<p>I just love to cook and bake for my family. I especially take pride in my Christmas baking. That time of year in my home is always a big deal. Christmastime isn't the same without all the wonderful smells, decorating and warm, fuzzy feelings the season brings with it. <br /> <br />I must say, I do enjoy searching for old-fashioned type recipes or comfort foods, rather than the artsy type recipes. I'm a nostalgic one indeed! :)</p>
