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Butter Tarts

From , former About.com Guide

A simple and classic sweet for afternoon tea. They're so decadent, it's hard to believe how easy they are to make. If you like to bake, you could try using home-baked tart shells.

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Unbaked tart shells

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350F. Boil corn syrup with sugar for 5 minutes, until fully dissolved. Add butter and stir well. Let cool until just warmer than room temp. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and vanilla. Add egg mixture to sugar syrup. Pour into unbaked tart shells (about 2/3 full). Bake for about 15 minutes. Time may vary depending on how large your butter tarts are.

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