Raisin Butter Tart Squares Recipe
Description
All the flavor of butter tarts, but with a pressed crust that is simple to make.
Ingredients
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup hot water, or as needed
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Place raisins in a cup; pour in hot water to cover and set aside to soak, about 5 minutes.
3
For the crust: Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar into flour mixture; press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and leave oven on.
5
For the filling: Beat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter together until smooth; stir in egg, vanilla extract, and cream. Strain raisins; stir raisins and 1 tablespoon flour into butter mixture. Pour raisin mixture over crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.