Fresh Apple Cookies Bars
Soft, chewy, and bursting with the cozy flavors of fall, these Fresh Apple Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on classic apple desserts. Made with fresh, diced apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. Topped off with optional chopped walnuts for added crunch, they’re baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick dessert or an autumn snack, these easy-to-make bars are ideal for family gatherings or as a comforting treat with your morning coffee. With simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, and flour, these cookie bars deliver homemade goodness in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Brown sugar
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 200 grams Fresh apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 50 grams Chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
Step 4
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Step 7
Fold in the diced apple and optional walnuts, taking care to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Step 8
Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 11
Once cooled, cut the bars into 12 squares and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 784.9 grams (784.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2549 |
| Total Fat 144.80g | 186% |
| Saturated Fat 64.30g | 322% |
| Cholesterol 627mg | 209% |
| Sodium 2603mg | 113% |
| Total Carbohydrate 281.70g | 102% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.00g | 61% |
| Total Sugars 73.40g | |
| Protein 47.80g | 96% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 400% |
| Calcium 200mg | 15% |
| Iron 16mg | 88% |
| Potassium 888mg | 19% |
Source of Calories