Johnny Appleseed Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Mix and sift flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
2. 2
   Add everything else except for the apples and pecans, then beat mixture until smooth (about 2 minutes).
3. 3
   Press 1/2 of dough into bottom of a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle pecans over dough.
5. 5
   Arrange apple slices over pecans.
6. 6
   Roll remaining dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to form a 9-inch square. Remove top sheet; place over filling.
7. 7
   Remove other sheet.
8. 8
   Press lightly around edges.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    When cool, sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
11. 11
    Cut into bars.