Easy Butter Tart Squares

This evening I tasted a square and admitted yes, I do like them better than butter tarts! Why? Butter tarts are so quintessentially Canadian that it feels almost blasphemous to admit it. So I will tell you why. These are based on a shortbread crust that is simple to bake and the topping is guaranteed NOT to drip, a very important factor when you have guests for tea!

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp granulated sugar

1/2 cup butter

2 eggs

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar

1/4 cup melted butter and cooled

1 cup raisins

1 tsp vinegar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp all purpose flour

Mix the first 3 ingredients by hand or with a food processor until crumbly. Press into a 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Beat eggs and brown sugar together with a whisk until well blended. Melt 1/4 cup butter and let cool for 15-30 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spread over base. Bake 25-30 minutes longer, or just until set and golden. Cool, cut into squares and enjoy!