Apple Cinnamon Squares
Warm, comforting, and packed with the cozy flavors of fall, these Apple Cinnamon Squares are the perfect treat for any time of year. Made with tender, freshly diced apples, a hint of vanilla, and a generous sprinkling of cinnamon, these dessert bars are irresistibly soft and bursting with flavor. The buttery base and a touch of brown sugar create a caramel-like richness, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just under an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for a crowd-pleasing dessert, an afternoon snack, or even a holiday gathering. Serve these sweet apple squares as they are or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience. Perfect for anyone who loves apple desserts, baking with warm spices, or quick and easy fall-inspired recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the diced apples gently until evenly distributed in the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the Apple Cinnamon Squares to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired, then cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 91 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
