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butter tart squares by freda

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
FREDA GABLE
@cookin4me
Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

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.

(1 rating)
yield 12 bars
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For butter tart squares by freda

  • 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)

How To Make butter tart squares by freda

  • 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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