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Butter Tart Squares

Created by Fizzybrat on October 4, 2017

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Butter an 8 x 8 inch pan.
TO MAKE THE SHORTBREAD BASE
Step 3: In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Step 4: Add the flour and salt and beat until the dough just comes together.
Step 5: Press onto the bottom of your greased pan and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until pale golden in color.
Step 6: Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool while you make the filling.
TO MAKE THE FILLING
Step 7: With a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 8: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
Step 9: Then beat in the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Step 10: Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the baked shortbread base.
Step 11: Then pour the filling over the raisins and bake for about 20 - 25 minutes or until the filling is set.
Step 12: Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.