Apple Cinnamon Squares Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Squares

• All Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Apples
• Walnuts

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Squares

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in 2 cups peeled and chopped apples and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
8. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
9. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.