Butter Tart Squares

These two-layered buttery squares are really good. The first layer is like a flaky cookie made with butter, flour and confectioners ' sugar. The second layer, baked onto the first, is sugary and filled with raisins. This recipe yields twelve squares.

• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.