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Canadian Butter Tart Squares
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Canadian Butter Tart Squares

These Canadian Butter Tart Squares combine a flaky crust with a sweet, gooey filling, making a perfect shareable dessert that captures classic butter tart flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: baking, Dessert
Cuisine: canadian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans (chopped (optional))
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar. Add softened butter and mix until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in another bowl.
  5. If using, fold chopped nuts into the filling mixture.
  6. Pour the filling evenly over the hot crust once removed from the oven.
  7. Return pan to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set and bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Lift parchment paper to remove squares from the pan, cut into 12 pieces, and serve.