Apple-Cinnamon Squares

Name: Apple-Cinnamon Squares
Ingredients: 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; TOPPING; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

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
TOPPING
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

1

set oven to 350 degrees F.
2

Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
3

In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg (if using) set aside.
4

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.
5

Blend in the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
6

Gently stir in chopped apples and nuts.
7

Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
8

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.
9

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it tests done.
10

Cool in the pan then cut into squares.