Bake Exchange Butter Tart Bars Recipe

A decadent twist on the classic butter tart! This recipe, originally from Pamela's annual baking exchange, delivers irresistible buttery, sweet, and gooey bars perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress with these easy-to-make treats – the perfect homemade dessert for potlucks, bake sales, or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 138.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.3 (20 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bake Exchange Butter Tart Bars

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How to Make Bake Exchange Butter Tart Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  8. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the dough.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

16g

Carbs

7g