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Butter Tart Squares

Butter Tart Squares are a delightful dessert featuring a rich, gooey filling atop a crumbly, buttery crust. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these sweet squares capture the essence of traditional butter tarts in a convenient, portable form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4 People
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking pan
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or raisins Optional, for added texture

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans or raisins if using.
  • Pour the filling mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
  • Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  • For best results, refrigerate the squares for a couple of hours before cutting; this helps the filling to firm up.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the squares for a couple of hours before cutting; this helps the filling to firm up.
Feel free to customize your butter tart squares by adding chocolate chips or coconut for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.