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A close-up view of golden apple crisp shortbread bars with flaky, buttery shortbread crust topped with caramelized apple slices and a crunchy oat topping, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and served on a rustic wooden platter with a fork.

Delicious Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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A luscious combination of buttery shortbread crust layered with cinnamon-spiced apple slices and crowned with a crispy oat topping, baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Spread sliced apples evenly over the crust. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, oats, and nuts if using. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
  4. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.
  • For extra crunch, add additional chopped nuts on top before baking.
  • These bars are delightful served warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 240 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg