Indulge in the rich and gooey goodness of butter tart squares! This recipe takes the classic Canadian treat and transforms it into delectable squares that are easy to make. With a buttery and flaky crust, topped with a sweet and sticky filling, these squares are perfect for any occasion. In just a few simple steps, you'll have a batch of irresistible butter tart squares that will disappear in no time!
Ingredients
- Crust:
- - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- - 1 cup packed brown sugar
- - 1/2 cup corn syrup
- - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and granulated sugar for the crust. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, combine the packed brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans (if using). Mix well.
- After the crust has baked, remove it from the oven and pour the filling evenly over the hot crust.
- Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly caramelized on top.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, remove the butter tart squares from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.
- Enjoy the rich and gooey butter tart squares!
