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Butter Tart Squares
Benchi

Butter Tart Squares

These Butter Tart Squares are a chewy, sweet, and buttery twist on the classic Canadian dessert, made easy in bar form! With a crisp shortbread crust and gooey brown sugar filling, they’re the perfect easy recipe for potlucks, holiday trays, or any dessert craving. Quick to prep, easy to store, and ideal for sweet snack or food ideas that impress without fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan (20x20 cm)
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup cold cubed butter until crumbly.
  3. Press crust mixture evenly into the baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk 1 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup raisins.
  6. Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
  7. Bake again for 25–30 minutes until the center is set and top is golden.
  8. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment and cut into 16 squares.