Delicious and Easy Butter Tart Squares Recipe

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

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. 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.
3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
5. 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.
6. After the crust has baked, remove it from the oven and pour the filling evenly over the hot crust.
7. 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.
8. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, remove the butter tart squares from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.
10. Enjoy the rich and gooey butter tart squares!

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