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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Fold in the diced apple and optional walnuts, taking care to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
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.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, cut the bars into 12 squares and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.8 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 2603 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.7 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 19% | |
*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.
