Butter Tart Squares Easy Baking (Print-Friendly Format)
Sweet brown sugar filling layered on a buttery crust. Perfect for holidays and shareable treats.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Crust
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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32 grams powdered icing sugar
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227 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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15–30 millilitres cold water, as needed
→ Filling
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113 grams unsalted butter
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600 grams brown sugar, lightly packed
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4 large eggs
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15–30 millilitres white vinegar
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15 millilitres vanilla extract
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110 grams raisins (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Line a 23 x 33 centimetre baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 175°C.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered icing sugar until evenly blended.
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Incorporate cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture forms coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. If mixture does not hold shape when pressed, gradually blend in cold water until dough just comes together.
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Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press evenly to form a compact base. Par-bake for 10 minutes.
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While crust bakes, melt butter in a medium bowl. Whisk in brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs individually, then mix in white vinegar and vanilla extract. Gently fold in raisins, if using.
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Pour filling evenly over hot crust. Return to oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until filling is set around the edges and retains a slight jiggle in the centre.
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Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours until fully set. Slice into squares before serving.
# Additional Information:
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Chilling before slicing ensures clean, neat edges and optimal texture.