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Butter Tart Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Kimberley PHOTO BY: Leeshe

"Tastes like the real thing but is a lot less time consuming!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 30 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 12 squares

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. To Make Base: In a small mixer bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine and confectioners' sugar. Blend in flour. Pat into 9X9 inch square pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  3. To Make Filling: In a large bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, beaten eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and raisins. Pour over base and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by TABLESPOON
I made two batches (one with raisins, one without) and both were way too sticky to cut and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2004 by LISAVS
YUM! I doubled the recipe because hubby loves butter tarts and I just didn't have the time to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by SAMA.
Pretty GOOD! But, next time ill add soemthing to make the filling much softer...mine came a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2003 by SUSAN
Easy to make and best of all the kids loved them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by KARSTAN
I have never made Butter Tarts before, but after making this square, why bother! These were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by MISTY 179
Great square! I just added it to my traditional list of Christmas baking. It was fast and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2006 by jenj
These were delicious, except the shortbread crust fell apart in the pan. Very sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2004 by BAKER4U
I followed the directions given to the T, however, I am disappointed to say that the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2004 by jstraf
These were great, I added a little salt to the pastry, and added a little rum extract to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by Missy
Not a bad recipe, however the crust was rather bland and needed more filling. MORE

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