BUTTER TART SQUARES

Butter Tart Squares

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Combine 1 cup flour and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press into an ungreased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Beat together eggs, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, vanilla extract and salt. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour this mixture over the base. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the filling is almost firm. Let cool and cut into small squares.

Yield: about 36