These Butter Tart Bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with a gooey, sweet brown sugar filling. Inspired by the classic Canadian butter tart, this recipe is easier to prepare, with no need for individual tart shells. Perfectly textured with a crumbly crust and a lightly gooey top, they’re great for any occasion, or simply enjoying yourself (we won’t judge if you keep them hidden in the freezer!).
Butter Tart Bars
If you’re craving that iconic butter tart flavour but want a quicker and easier recipe, this one is for you.
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Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Top Layer
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Crust
- Combine butter, brown sugar and flour in a bowl until crumbly. Press mixture into an ungreased 9×9 (22 x 22cm) pan. Bake in 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes or until browned.
Top Layer
- In a bowl, mix eggs and brown sugar. Add flour, baking powder, salt, butter, vanilla, raisins and walnuts to mixture. Stir to combine. Spread mixture over crust. Bake in 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Butter Tart Bars
Serving Size
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
195
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
80
mg
3
%
Potassium
197
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.