BUTTER TART SQUARES

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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! :)

Provided by Nibblets

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 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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