BUTTER TART SQUARES BY FREDA

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My Grandma always made BUTTER TARTS, from a canadian recipe from her home Country of Canada. Since then I found this recipe Don't remember where, and its also very good. I have also added a "lemon Tart Squares" that you can make with this Same recipe.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

BOTTOM CRUST BASE:
1 C flour
1/4 C sugar
1/2 C butter (do not use margarine)
FILLING/TOPPING
2 Tbs butter melted (not margarine)
2 eggs, beaten
1 C brown sugar
2 Tbs flour
1/2 tsp baking pdr
1 tsp vanilla
pinch/dash of salt
1 C raisins
1/2 C chopped pecans ( optional)

Steps:

  • 1. BASE: PREHEAT OVEN @ 350 in a bowl mix flour, sugar, then Cut in the butter until Crumbly Press into a 9" square pan. Bake @ 350 for 15 min.
  • 2. Topping: In Bowl Mix together, Butter and eggs; Blend in the Sugar, flour, Baking Pdr, Vanilla, & Salt. Stir in raisins, & (optional Nuts) if You dessire. Pour this over the Base.
  • 3. Bake: @ 350 for 20-25 min, or until top springs back when touched lightly. Cool completely before Cutting into Squares.
  • 4. TIP: LEMOM SQUARES: Substitute White granulated Sugar for Brn Sugar, and add 1 tsp grated Lemon rind and 3 TBS lemon Juice. Follow baking directions above. (OMIT RAISINS & NUTS)

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