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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.)



Butter Tart Squares
Ingredients:
Base:
 • 1/2 cup butter
 • 1 cup all-purpose flour
 • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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 or raisins
Directions:
Base:
 1.  Cut butter into flour and brown sugar
     until crumbly
 2.  Press into greased 9-inch square pan.
 3.  Bake at 350 F (180 C) for 15 minutes.
Filling:
 4.  Combine all ingredients well and pour over the baked base.
 5.  Return to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
 6.  Cool before cutting into squares.

 

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