Rich and chunky, these apple bars are truly a homespun favorite.
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Bar
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (10-ounce) package cinnamon-flavored baking chips
1 medium (1 cup) apple, chopped
Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
Ground cinnamon, if desired
*Substitute 1 (10- to 12-ounce) package white baking chips and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
STEP 2
Combine flour, salt and baking soda in bowl; stir in oats.
STEP 3
Combine butter, brown sugar and sugar in another bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well mixed. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well mixed. Stir in cinnamon chips and apple.
STEP 4
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 33-38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
STEP 5
Combine all frosting ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
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- Cut bars with a wet knife to get a clean edge.