Butter Tart Bars
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4.9
Butter Tart Bars
Description
Butter Tart Bars use a simple crust made from butter, brown sugar, and flour pressed into a pan and briefly baked until golden. The top layer combines large eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and vanilla, creating a custard-like filling enriched with raisins and optionally chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts. The bars bake further until the filling is beautifully browned, producing a contrast between the firm crust and sticky, sweet filling.
The inclusion of raisins adds a chewy sweetness, while nuts provide added texture and flavor if included. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit ensures even cooking and a golden finish. These bars can be sliced into squares for serving as a sweet treat or dessert, easy to share and transport.
Including pecans or walnuts is recommended for depth of flavor and texture, but can be omitted for a simpler bar. The bars are best enjoyed once fully cooled and set to allow the filling to develop its proper consistency.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups flour
Top Layer
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1/2 cup nuts optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit
- Combine the first three ingredients in a bowl until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into an ungreased 9x9 pan and pop into the oven. Bake for about 15 minutes, until browned.
- Combine your brown sugar and your eggs together well.
- Add in the rest of your ingredients.
- Bake at 350 degrees until beautifully browned, about 18-20 minutes.
Notes
- Chopped pecans or walnuts enhance flavor and texture and are traditionally preferred in butter tarts.
- Press the crust mixture evenly in the pan for consistent baking and structural support for the filling.
- Bake the crust first until lightly browned for a firmer base to prevent sogginess.
- Cool the bars fully before slicing to ensure clean edges and set filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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