Butter Tart Squares

By tunes

These uniquely Canadian squares are a must for any Canada Day celebration.

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 1 cup(250 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp butter , melted
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

In bowl, combine flour with sugar; with pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Press into 9-inch (2.5 L) square cake pan; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 15 minutes.

Topping: In bowl, mix together butter and eggs; blend in sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Stir in raisins and pecans; pour over base.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days or overwrap in heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.) Cut into squares.