We all have those days when we crave a little comfort in the form of our favorite foods. For many, that means indulging in the sweet, buttery goodness of a classic butter tart. Whether you prefer yours with raisins or pecans, these tarts are the perfect pick-me-up.

Our resident cook, Barb, has perfected a recipe that uses frozen tart shells as a time-saving hack, allowing you to whip up these delectable treats in no time.

Recipe for Raisin Butter Tarts

Butter Tart Filling Ingredients:

• ½ pound butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup milk Raisins or pecans (as desired)

Frozen tart shells Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well, allowing some small pieces of butter to remain.
• Place a few raisins or pecans in each frozen tart shell, then spoon the filling mixture into the shells, filling them to just below the top.
• Bake the tarts for 15-20 minutes, or until the tart shells are a beautiful golden brown and the filling has a light brown top.

Allow the tarts to cool before serving to avoid any mouth burns. Enjoy your homemade raisin or pecan butter tarts, and savor the comfort they bring!

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