Apple Crisp Bars. . .

So, it's that time of year. . .Fall. Ah the weather lately has been just absolutely so beautiful and gorgeous!!! Tonight I had some free time, and decided that it was time to do some baking. My family wanted me to do Apple Crisp Bars, and it seemed very appropriate for the season. I thought I'd share because they were just way too yummy... Happy baking, enjoy this amazing weather!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped apple
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.**Optional: you could also use butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon to make a crumb topping like I did. Just use a pastry cutter and mix all of these topping ingredients together.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 143 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 21mg