Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Apple Cinnamon Shortbread Bar

Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies, plain or with other ingredients added.  I love this blend of flavors with the apples and cinnamon.



This bar is delicious and there's nothing light about it. I'm in the process of losing weight but promised the family that I would make one dessert per week. I will try not to eat too much. I little bit won't hurt right? I hope you enjoy.  :)

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks of butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp of vanilla
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 2 1/2 cups of peeled sliced apples (2 large apples), I used gala

Cinnamon Crumb Topping


  • 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1Tbsp of sugar
  • 1 Tbsp of olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamo
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

Lightly grease an 9"x 9" square baking pan and set aside. (I line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to avoid sticking). 


Combine the butter and powdered sugar. Mix until it's a creamy consistency. Add the vanilla and mix until well blended and then add the flour. Combine all ingredients until the mixture forms a soft dough.

Add the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread the dough evenly by flattening it with your hands and placing the dough to cover the entire width of the pan. Pat the dough to distribute it evenly. Poke holes into the dough with a fork so that it cooks evenly.



Add the apples by layering them across the dough and then press the apples into the dough slightly.





Then top the dough with the prepared cinnamon crumb topping. 



Cook for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the dough is a light golden brown. Cool for about 30 minutes and enjoy with your favorite glass of milk or ice cream! 




Yields 9 servings. 


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