Butter Tart Bars Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible gooey goodness of classic butter tarts, reimagined as easy-to-make, delicious bars! This recipe delivers the same rich, buttery, and sweet flavour you crave, but in a convenient, shareable format. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a sweet treat anytime.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 265.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Butter Tart Bars

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How to Make 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, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the raisins (if using) and pecans.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

6g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Tart Bars?

Butter Tart Bars takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butter Tart Bars?

Butter Tart Bars has approximately 265.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butter Tart Bars?

The key ingredients for Butter Tart Bars are Flour, Brown Sugar, Margarine, Raisins, Eggs, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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