Brandied Apple Bars
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Description
These are great for summer picnics, but don't let the kids eat too many... :-)
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup brandy
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 3 large apple - peeled, cored and diced
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, and sugar until smooth. Mix in 1 cup of flour. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan. This is the crust.
- 3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm.
- 4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar together until thick and pale. Add the brandy and mix well. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture. Mix in apples and walnuts. Spread the filling over the hot crust.
- 5. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until filling is set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 dozen
calories: 100.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 13.6 g
protein: 1.1 g
saturated fat: 0.9 g
cholesterol: 10.3 mg
sodium: 28.8 mg
fiber: 0.7 g
sugar: 9.2 g