Soft Apple Bars

Directions

1. 1
   For the filling: Place the ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat until the apples begin to soften and they have released their juices, about 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Once the apples are cooked, place the mixture in a food processor and finely chop up the apples.
4. 4
   Set the mixture aside.
5. 5
   For the dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
6. 6
   Combine the oil, honey, molasses, vanilla, and apple in a medium bowl.
7. 7
   Add the nutmeg, flour, and baking soda and stir to combine.
8. 8
   Roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out squares using a 3-inch square cookie cutter.
9. 9
   You should be able to cut out about 18 squares.
10. 10
    Place 9 of the squares on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and spread the apple filling on each one.
11. 11
    About 1 tablespoon of filling will probably be what you need for each bar.
12. 12
    Place the remaining 9 squares on top of the bottom squares, 1 for each.
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    Using a fork, gently press down the edges all the way around each bar.
14. 14
    You dont need to press all the way as you would with a hand pie, just a light press.
15. 15
    Bake the bars for 15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
16. 16
    Let cool on a baking rack.
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    Enjoy!