Buttertart Squares

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. The crust should be set but not fully browned. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and remaining 1.5 cups of packed brown sugar until smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate small bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, and baking powder. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins If desired, gently fold in the raisins and flaked coconut. (1 minute)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the filling evenly over the partially baked crust in the pan. (1 minute)

Recipe View 20 mins Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. (60 minutes)