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Pecan Butter Tart Squares

Pecan Butter Tart Squares

Delicious Pecan Butter Tart Squares made with a shortbread crust and a rich pecan filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Squares
Servings 12 squares
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry blender
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed

Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar for topping

Instructions
 

Shortbread Crust

  • In medium bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar.
  • Using pastry blender, or by hand, cut in butter.
  • Press into 13 x 9 inch cake pan.
  • Bake in 350F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until set.
  • Set aside on cooling rack.

Filling

  • In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar.
  • Add butter, vinegar and vanilla. Stir well to combine.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Pour mixture over baked shortbread crust.
  • Tent edges with foil to prevent over-browning.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Topping will be slightly firm when touched and the centre will still be a little jiggly.
  • Cool in pan on baking rack.
  • Cool squares at least 2 hours before cutting.
  • Lift squares with a metal spatula or knife.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to one week. Allow to come to room temperature before serving. Squares may be frozen for up to 3 months. Layer on waxed paper in plastic container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 23.3gProtein: 2.6gFat: 15.5gSaturated Fat: 6.6gCholesterol: 41.6mgSodium: 43.9mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 13.6g
Keyword baking, Dessert, Pecan Butter Tart Squares, pecans, squares, treat
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