Best 5 Butter Tart Squares By Freda Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of butter tarts, elevated to perfection in the form of irresistible squares. These delectable treats combine a luscious, velvety filling, enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. Experience the symphony of flavors as the rich, buttery filling melts in your mouth, complemented by the delicate sweetness of maple syrup and the aromatic warmth of vanilla. With three variations to tantalize your taste buds, this recipe offers a classic butter tart square, an indulgent pecan butter tart square, and a unique salted caramel butter tart square. Each variation promises a unique sensory journey, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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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

BUTTERTART SQUARES



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Taste just like butter tarts, minus the tart shell. Very easy to make and delicious!

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Butter Tart Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup rolled oats
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
¼ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Crust should not be fully cooked.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and remaining brown sugar. Combine the oats, salt, and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture along with the vanilla. Mix in raisins and coconut, if desired. Spread the mixture evenly over the partially baked crumb layer in pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes more. Cool, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 74.4 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

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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Butter Tarts are classically Canadian or so Robin Hood Flour says....but they're also a lot of work. Here is a fabulously easy recipe that gives you all the flavour of butter tarts, but not all the work. Everyone will love them.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lingtly grease and line 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, letting paper hang slightly over two sides of pan to use as handles for easy removal of squares.
  • BASE: Cream butter and brown sugar until combined. Add flour and beat until mixture is a soft dough. Press dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • FILLING: Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in corn syrup, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder. Sprinkle raisins over baked pastry base. Pour filling over raisins.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool. Loosen edges of pastry and remove from pan. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 55.8, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 10.2, Protein 1.1

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

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have corn syrup, you can use honey or maple syrup instead.
  • To make sure the butter tarts are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the squares. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • Let the butter tarts cool completely before cutting into them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Butter tarts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for up to two months.

Conclusion:

Butter tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make Canadian treat. With their rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these butter tart squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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