Butter Tart Squares 

Contributed by a Helen.  Thanks for sending this in!

You won't need a rolling pin for this old favorite ~ the base is just pressed into the pan. (and yes the Irish do add oats in the filling.)

Base:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Cut butter into flour and brown sugar until crumbly; press into greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350 F (180 C) for 15 minutes.

Filling:

• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup quick -cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine all ingredients well and pour over the baked base.

Return to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool before cutting into squares.

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