APPLE-CINNAMON SQUARES

Apple-Cinnamon Squares image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg (optional)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 small apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

set oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg (if using) set aside.
In a large bowl mix together melted butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
Blend in the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
Gently stir in chopped apples and nuts.
Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
For the topping; in a small bowl mix togther 2 tablespoons white and 2 tablespoons brown sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the top of the bars.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it tests done.
Cool in the pan then cut into squares.