Apple Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter or margarine until crumbs are the size of small peas.
2. 2
   Stir in egg yolks.
3. 3
   Divide mixture in half.
4. 4
   Press one half over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
5. 5
   Combine apples, the remaining sugar and flour and cinnamon; arrange over bottom crust.
6. 6
   Crumble remaining dough over apples.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Drizzle with thin powdered sugar icing, if desired.
9. 9
   Cut into bars.
10. 10
    Makes approximately 20 bars.