Breakfast Cinnamon and Apple Squares
Start your morning on a sweet note with these irresistible Breakfast Cinnamon and Apple Squares! Bursting with cozy cinnamon spice and studded with tender, caramelized apple pieces, these moist and buttery bars are a delightful alternative to traditional breakfast pastries. The recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla with the natural sweetness of fresh apples for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, including prep time, these squares are ideal for busy mornings or a laid-back weekend treat. Top them with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish, and pair with your favorite coffee or tea for a warm, comforting breakfast or snack. Easy to make, wonderfully aromatic, and packed with fall-inspired flavors, these apple-cinnamon squares will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and whisk until fully incorporated.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
Fold the diced apple into the batter, ensuring the apple pieces are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the squares to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, optionally dust the top with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
Cut into 9 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.8 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1153 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.4 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 586 mg | 12% | |
*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.
