Lisa\’s Butter Tart Squares

Okay… I have to admit, these squares are not the low-cal variety, but they\’re soooo good!!

Whether you have a family reunion, a community picnic or a branding, these decadent butter tart squares won\’t last long. Even folks who don’t love raisins seem to like these squares. With a shortbread base and a creamy caramel filling, they\’re a hit every time!

I’ve doubled the recipe here as I often freeze a container – they taste pretty good frozen too!!    🙂

This recipe comes from a special lady (my late neighbor, Lisa Baptie), who brought these to many community gatherings.

Lisa’s Butter Tart Squares

BASE

2  1/2 cups flour

1 cup soft butter

½ cup brown sugar

Mix above ingredients and press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 mins

FILLING

2/3 cups butter

4 tbsps whipping cream

2 tsps vanilla

2 cups raisins

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

2 tbsps flour

Cream butter, eggs, sugar, cream and vanilla until nicely blended. Mix flour in well. Add raisins and stir.

Pour mixture over partially baked base. Bake 20-30 mins or until brown and center looks done.

Enjoy!