Butter Tart Squares
Butter tart squares are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the sweet, gooey filling of traditional butter tarts with a buttery shortbread crust. These squares are perfect for sharing at potlucks or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
Equipment
- 1 8x8-inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or raisins Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or raisins to the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly.
- Once done, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a cooling rack.
- Once cool, cut into squares.
Notes
You can store the butter tart squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Feel free to substitute the pecans or raisins with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or coconut.