Apple Crisp Cookie Bars

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4.9

26 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    37 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 2 mins

  • Servings

    9 bars

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Apple Crisp Cookie Bars

Apple Crisp Cookie Bars feature a simple chewy cookie crust covered with cinnamon apples and a crispy sweet oat topping for an easy fall treat! Ready in just over 1 hour.

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Ingredients

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For the bars:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 191 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 unsalted butter stick, 113 grams
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar 200 grams
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg large plus 1 yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the apple mixture:

  • 2 Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices, small
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the oat topping:

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 42 grams
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 30 grams
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar 50 grams
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter cubed and chilled, unsalted, 42 grams

Instructions

Make the bars:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 by 8-inch metal baking pan with parchment or foil, leaving an overhang on all sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large heatproof bowl, melt the butter. While the butter is still hot, add the brown sugar and stir until combined. Allow to cool slightly before adding the molasses, milk, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Gently stir in the dry ingredients.
  4. Smooth the mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake for 17 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the center is still undercooked.

Make the apple mixture:

  1. While the crust is baking, combine the apple ingredients a medium bowl. Carefully arrange the slices over the par-baked crust in one even layer.

Make the topping:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredient mixture until a coarse meal forms. Sprinkle all over the apples.
  2. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking until the topping is golden and the apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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