Apple Walnut Bars
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these irresistible Apple Walnut Bars, a perfect blend of soft, buttery texture and warm, spiced sweetness. Packed with chunks of fresh, juicy apples and crunchy chopped walnuts, these bars are delicately infused with cinnamon for a cozy aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. Quick and easy to make in just 45 minutes, including prep time, this recipe is ideal for a crowd-pleasing dessert or afternoon treat. Whether served as-is or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these bars are a deliciously moist and flavorful twist on classic apple desserts. Plus, they’re easy to store, making them great for snacking throughout the week!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.75 cups Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cut into 12 equal pieces and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.8 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.4 g | 347% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1838 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.3 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 999 mg | 21% | |
*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.
