Sandra's Butter Tarts

Name: Sandra's Butter Tarts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 (3 inch) frozen tart shells, thawed; 1 cup brown sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons half-and-half

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These butter tarts are super easy to prepare, especially with time-saving frozen tart shells. My boys ask for these tarts often, and when I do make them, it's hard to keep them around for long!

Recipe by Sandra

Updated on December 15, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 3-inch tarts

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Ingredients

12 (3 inch) frozen tart shells, thawed
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
Whisk brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla together in a bowl. Whisk in egg until smooth, then stir in half-and-half. Spoon mixture into tart shells, filling each 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden, about 15 minutes.

Tips

You can add raisins or nuts to the filling if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263	Calories
12g	Fat
37g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 139mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 2g
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 35mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.