Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2006

I'm not even a huge butter tart fan, but these squares are unbelievably good. I followed the recipe exactly (including the optional ingredients) - except I doubled it and used a 9 by 13 pan (did not need to adjust baking time at all). To the reviewer who said their crust was crumbly, the only thing I can think of was that they didn't work the butter in enough with a pastry blender. My crust was perfect. As another reviewer suggested, I refrigerated it first before cutting. I also stored it in the fridge to keep the squares firm. The only negative thing I could possibly say about this recipe is that it's so addictive, it's almost impossible not to overindulge.

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hfiebs

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2006

I didn't think the appearance was good, but they were definetely tasty! My husband wants me to try doubling the filling, and make it more thick next time. I have to agree it was kind of thin. I'll try that next time.

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CARLYNSMOMMY

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2006

Excellent!! Highly suggest!!

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C. Gardner

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2006

These were very easy to make but a bit difficult to get out of the pan maybe I left them in the pan for too long. I cut them in the pan in the end and then removed them one at a time only one breakage that way. Oldest daughter enjoyed them. Thanks.

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KEZ

Home Town: St Austell, Cornwall, England, U.K.

Living In: Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2006

Oh my god! Why have I never heard of this before? These were absolutely delicious, a perfect mix of shortbread crust and gooey topping. SO good, and so fast, too. Thank you for sharing!

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Sinopa2

Home Town: Shoreline, Washington, USA

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2006

Yum! I brought these to a piano recital, and they all disappeared. Someone asked for the recipe, and wouldn't believe me when I said it was super easy. I used raisins, but omitted the coconut, and I let it cool before cutting. I will definitely make these again for my family and me.

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MOLLY86

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2006

Yummy! I made the crust out of whole wheat and flax seed mill and added pecan chips instead of raisins and coconut. They were a big hit with a pot of Hazelnut coffee!

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CUTIE6

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2006

So yummy and Easy! Best either right out of the oven, or after chilling over night when they are easier to cut.

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jennmarie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Living In: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2006

Mine came out a little dry but tastey. Just wasn't what I had expected given the ingredients used.

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kajones

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Living In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2006

Too hard on top, too chewy the next day. I altered this and used coconut and choclate chips instead of oats, and it is better like this in my opinion.

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