Amish Apple-Walnut Bars

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture, just until combined.
Stir in apple and walnuts.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack
Yield: 16 servings.