How to Make Buttertart Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttertarts are a classic Canadian dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. They are typically made with a rich, flaky pastry and a sweet filling made with butter, brown sugar, and eggs. While traditional buttertarts are individual tarts, this recipe for buttertart squares offers a convenient and delicious twist on the classic dessert. Perfect for serving a crowd or bringing to a potluck, these buttertart squares are easy to make and absolutely irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x9 inch pan

  • 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

    136 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg