These two-layered buttery squares are really good. The first layer is like a flaky cookie made with butter, flour and confectioners ' sugar. The second layer, baked onto the first, is sugary and filled with raisins. This recipe yields twelve squares.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To Make Base: In a small mixer bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine and confectioners' sugar. Blend in flour. Pat into 9X9 inch square pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
To Make Filling: In a large bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, beaten eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and raisins. Pour over base and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set.