Buttertart Squares

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 136 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x9 inch baking pan.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Crust should not be fully cooked.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake 20 minutes more. Cool, and cut into squares.