Butter Tart-Inspired Shortbread Bars

Ingredients

• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup raisins

Step 1

Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together 7/8 cup of butter and the confectioners' sugar with a spoon until the mixture is nice and smooth. Then stir in the flour and salt until everything’s combined. Press this dough evenly into a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Pop the pan into the oven and bake for about 14 minutes, or until the crust turns a light golden color. Once it's done, take it out and let it cool for around 10 minutes while keeping the oven on.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the cooled crust, then carefully pour the egg mixture over the top.

Step 4

Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the filling is set and springs back when you gently touch it. Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.