Butter Tart Bars

These Butter Tart Bars are a delicious twist on the traditional butter tart. What a fantastic way to enjoy the deliciousness of butter tarts without all the fuss.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Butter Tart Bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup raisins
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350˚F
In an 8x8" baking dish, combine 1/2 cup butter, the flour and powdered sugar together. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers until crumbly.
Press evenly into the pan and bake for 5 minutes. Allow to cool on a cooling rack while preparing the topping.
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, raisins, eggs, vinegar and vanilla. Mix together well.
Pour over prepared base and bake for 30 minutes.
Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares or 20 rectangular pieces.