Butter Tart Bars

12 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled )
• 1 ¾ cups light brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled )
• 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup raisins (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C if using a fan oven. Line a 9x13-inch (approx 22x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and set aside
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
3. Pour in the melted butter and mix to combine, the dough will be thick and crumbly.
4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the crust is puffed a bit and starting to turn golden.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
6. Prepare the filling while the curst is baking. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, flour, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until smooth.
7. Fold in the raisins if using.
8. Pour the filling into the prepared crust, then return to the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Chill in the fridge for easier slicing.