Ingredients for Fresh Apple Cookies Bars
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple cider
- Apple
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
- Vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze, optional)
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How to Make Fresh Apple Cookies Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk. Set aside (optional glaze).
- In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 large egg.
- Gradually add half of the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup apple cider.
- In a separate bowl, combine 3 medium apples (about 3 cups), peeled, cored, and chopped, with the remaining flour mixture. Toss to coat.
- Add the apple mixture and the remaining apple cider to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly in the pan before cutting into bars.
- If using, drizzle with the prepared glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
21g
Carbs
12g
