Description
Apple Crisp Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of baked apples with a crunchy cookie base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Toss to coat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, remaining brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create a crust. Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust and crumble the remaining oat mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and oats.
- Consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- These bars can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Apple Crisp, Cookie Bars, Dessert, Baking, Easy Recipe