Best 7 Butter Tart Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the sweet and delectable treat of Butter Tart Squares, a delightful fusion of traditional Canadian butter tarts and classic dessert squares. These irresistible treats combine a rich, buttery filling enveloped in a flaky, golden crust, offering a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Our collection of recipes provides a range of variations to suit every taste, from the classic butter tart filling to unique twists like chocolate, pecan, and maple syrup. Embark on a culinary journey with our easy-to-follow instructions and discover the magic of homemade Butter Tart Squares.

**Recipes:**

* **Classic Butter Tart Squares:** Experience the timeless flavors of classic butter tart filling, nestled in a tender, flaky crust.

* **Chocolate Butter Tart Squares:** Elevate your taste buds with the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and creamy butter tart filling.

* **Pecan Butter Tart Squares:** Delight in the nutty crunch of pecans, perfectly complementing the sweet and gooey filling.

* **Maple Syrup Butter Tart Squares:** Capture the essence of Canada with the addition of pure maple syrup, infusing the squares with a distinct and delectable flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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Tastes like the real thing but is a lot less time consuming!

Provided by Kimberley

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Butter Tart Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 102.7 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

RAISIN BUTTER TART SQUARES



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Gooey, yummy sweet treat that's quick and easy to make!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Butter Tart Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup raisins
1 cup hot water, or as needed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place raisins in a cup; pour in hot water to cover, and set aside to soak, about 5 minutes.
  • Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar into flour mixture; press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, leaving oven on.
  • Beat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter together until smooth; stir in egg, vanilla extract, and cream. Strain raisins; stir raisins and 1 tablespoon flour into butter mixture. Pour raisin mixture over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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The Junior League of Toronto called this recipe "a 'no fuss' treat for butter tart lovers." Canadian butter tarts are gooey, sugary delights enjoyed year-round. For these squares, rather than make individual pastry shells, you simply pour the butter tart filling over a shortbread base. Once baked, it can be cut into squares like a bar cookie.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     cookies and bars, pies and tarts

Time 45m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cup/159 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/55 grams packed brown sugar, light or dark
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/2 cup/113 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup/76 grams unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup/72 grams raisins, roughly chopped (optional)
1 cup/220 grams packed brown sugar, light or dark
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in butter until well combined and crumbly. It will be dry and sandy. Press flour mixture evenly into a 9-inch (23-centimeter) square pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • As the crust bakes, make the filling: In a bowl, mix butter, cream, vanilla, raisins (if using), brown sugar, egg and flour until combined. Spread to edges over partly baked crust.
  • Return to oven and bake 14 to 20 minutes more or until golden brown (squares made with dark brown sugar will be a deeper shade of amber). A few minutes after removing it from the oven, run a knife or offset spatula around the edges to loosen any sugar that is stuck to the pan. Let pan cool to room temperature, then chill in a refrigerator. Once cold, use a sharp knife to slice into squares, approximately 1 3/4 inch (4.5 centimeters).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 128, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BUTTER TART SQUARES BY FREDA



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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.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)

Steps:

  • 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)

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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This is a recipe that was handed down to me from my mother-in-law. These squares are also on my Christmas baking list and let me tell you, they get gobbled up in no time anywhere I take them! Beware, this recipe is not for someone watching their sugar or calorie intake. Decadent and ohhhhhh sooooo YUMMY! :)

Provided by Nibblets

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • For base: Combine flour & sugar. Cut in butter until it resembles crumbs. Press mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 325 f for 15 mintues.
  • For filling: Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each one in well. Add vanilla, baking powder and flour.
  • Sprinkle raisins over cooled base. Spread filling over top and bake at 325 f for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool until set.
  • Can be put into the fridge an hour before cutting into squares for easier slicing.
  • 1 1/4 hours time allocated for this recipe includes prep time.

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tbsp. icing sugar
TOPPING:
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 beaten eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 cup mixed raisins and nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together topping and pour over crust. Bake at 350' for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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Categories     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 beaten eggs
1 ½ cup brown sugar
½ cup oatmeal
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup flour 2 tbsp brown sugar Cut in ½ cup butter until crumbly Press into 8 x 8 buttered cake dish and bake at 350 for 15 minutes Mix in separate bowl - 2 beaten eggs 1 ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup oatmeal ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup chopped walnuts Pour over partially baked crumb layer in baking dish. Return to oven and bake at 350 for another 20 minutes. Let cool and serve.

Tips:

  • Use real maple syrup: This will give your butter tarts that classic Canadian flavor.
  • Don't overcook the filling: The filling should be thick and bubbly, but not browned.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before cutting them: This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Butter tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a creamy, gooey filling, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these butter tart squares a try!

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