Butter Tart Squares

A stack of butter tart squares in the foreground and uncut butter tart squares in the background.

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5 from 1 vote

With a rich buttery crust and a sweet gooey top, Butter Tart Squares are sure to become a holiday baking favorite.

Prep Time15

Bake Time40

Total Time55

Servings: squares

Calories: 268kcal

Author: Christine

Ingredients

Crust

½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Topping

¼ cup unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium size bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Use an electric mixture to beat at medium speed until combined.
Add flour. Beat until the flour is completely mixed in. The mixture will be dry and crumbly. Use your hands to press mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust starts to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to.
Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Set aside to cool slightly.
Add melted butter, brown sugar and eggs to a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat on medium speed until combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Sprinkle the salt and flour on top of the mixture. Beat at medium speed until combined.
Add raisins. Use a spatula to fold in the raisins.
Pour mixture on top of baked crust.
Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the edges of the topping start to set. The center will still be slightly jiggly when you remove it from the oven. Cool on the counter for one hour then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours. Cut into 16 squares. Enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the crust from burning and it will make the squares easier to remove from the pan after they have been baked.

Do not overcook the topping. Cook the topping until the edges are set and the middle is still slightly jiggly. If you overcook the topping, you will miss out on that sweet ooey gooey deliciousness.

Butter Tart Squares can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container or bag for up to five days.

Butter Tart Squares Freeze well. Place tarts in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze up to three months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature when ready to eat.

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