• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)
• 12 tart shells

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Divide raisins or pecans into tart shells, if using. Pour filling evenly into shells. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling is set and the shells are golden. Cool before serving.

Malcolm Gladwell

Born in Hampshire, England, on September 3, 1963, Malcolm Gladwell grew up in Canada, where his father was a math professor, and his mother was a psychotherapist. After studying history at the University of Toronto, Gladwell became a journalist, eventually writing for The Washington Post and The New Yorker. He gained fame as the author of bestsellers like The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, known for exploring the unexpected factors that shape our world.

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1: Sidewalk art created with chalk.
2: A printing defect where ink rubs off due to improper drying.
3: A method for creating textures on paper.

Correct Answer: Chalking refers to a printing defect where ink particles separate from the paper surface due to insufficient absorption or drying.