We set out to develop the best butter tart recipe ever—and we nailed it. These indulgent treats wrap a gooey sweet filling in perfectly flaky pastry.

The Best Butter Tart Recipe, Ever

We tested dozens of variations until we came up with the perfect version.

The Only Butter Tart Recipe You’ll Ever Need

We tested dozens of variations until we came up with the perfect version. (Bake it over the holidays and see what we’re talking about.)

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Citrus season is a bright, sunny spot in the long march of winter. Find all the best ways to use citrus (plus our favourite lemon recipes) at Chatelaine.com

31 Colourful Citrus Recipes For Winter

Citrus season brings a blast of summer colour to our kitchen in the middle of winter.

31 Colourful Citrus Recipes

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These bake&#x2d;sale worthy treats taste, in Deb Perelman’s words, “like an old&#x2d;school Magic Bar, but possibly even more delicious.”

Smitten Kitchen’s Gooey Oat Bars Recipe

Smitten Kitchen’s Gooey Oat Bars

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This breakfast classic comes together in under an hour and freezes beautifully.

Blueberry Oat Muffins Recipe

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Healthy Recipes

Love oatmeal cookies? Try adding oatmeal to your shortbread this year – you’ll be glad you did. Find more christmas cookies at Chatelaine.com

Oatmeal Shortbread Bars Recipe

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