Apple Cinnamon Bars with Cinnamon Glaze

I think we can officially say fall has arrived.  It is suppose to 60 degrees and rainy today. (Two days ago, it was 88 degrees, gotta love the Midwest!)  Apple and pumpkin season are in full swing in our area.  Well, apple season is a bit sluggish due to the crazy weather that Mother Nature brought the past few months.  Frost in April, then, 108 degrees in June.  Apparently, not great apple growing weather. But, that doesn't mean we can't still make some tasty apple desserts. Like these bars..they are so yummy. They will vanish very quickly, so, be prepared to make them again or double up on this recipe.  Apples and cinnamon..a perfect combination for fall.

{ Just a small note..these taste best when they are warm!}

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Ingredients:

for bars:

1-1/4 cup flour

6 TBSP butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup apple butter

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup cinnamon chips

for glaze:

2 TBSP butter, melted

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1-2 TBSP water

Directions:

bars:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray an 8in baking dish with non stick cooking spray.  In a bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until combined. Add in apple butter and  egg. Mix well.  In a separate bowl, whisk flour & baking soda.  Add flour mixture into brown sugar mixture gradually. Mixing until completely combined.  Fold in cinnamon chips.  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

glaze:

Mix butter, powdered sugar and cinnamon.  Add a tablespoon a water one at a time until desired consistency is reached.  Drizzle over cooked bars.

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