Buttertart Squares Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

½ cup butter

2 eggs, beaten

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar

½ cup rolled oats

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup raisins (Optional)

¼ cup flaked coconut (Optional)

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×9 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Crust should not be fully cooked.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and remaining brown sugar. Combine the oats, salt, and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture along with the vanilla. Mix in raisins and coconut, if desired. Spread the mixture evenly over the partially baked crumb layer in pan.

Step 5

Bake 20 minutes more. Cool, and cut into squares.