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Apple Walnut Squares

Name: Apple Walnut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

12-16 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious recipe to my apple dishes. A lady at church shared it with me. Sometimes I'll top the squares with a cream cheese frosting, especially if I'm having company. -Leona Pecoraro, Ravenden, Arkansas

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in apples.
Spread batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 235 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Apple Walnut Squares

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