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Apple Crumble Cookie Bars
These apple crumble cookie bars are a cosy twist on classic apple crumble. Soft cookie base, juicy stewed apples and a crunchy crumble make them perfect for an afternoon treat or dessert.
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Prep Time:
20
minutes
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Cook Time:
35
minutes
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Total Time:
55
minutes
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Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Apple and Cinnamon Cookies, Apple Crumble Cookie Bars, Cookie Bars, Easy Cookie Recipe UK
Servings:
9
Equipment
Weighing Scales
Stand Mixer
or hand mixer
8 inch cake tin (square)
Small saucepan
Mixing Bowls
Sharp Knife
Chopping Board
Spatula
Apple Peeler
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
115
grams
unsalted butter melted
½ cup
150
grams
light brown sugar
¾ cup, packed
1
large egg
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
125
grams
plain flour
1 cup
½
teaspoon
baking powder
¼
teaspoon
salt
For the Stewed Apple Layer:
2
medium apples
peeled, cored and diced
1
tablespoons
unsalted butter
2
tablespoons
light brown sugar
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
tablespoon
water
For the Crumble Topping:
60
grams
plain flour
½ cup
40
grams
rolled oats
½ cup, optional
50
grams
light brown sugar
¼ cup, packed
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
45
grams
cold unsalted butter diced
3 tablespoons
Instructions
Prepare your tin: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch (20cm) square baking tin with parchment paper.
Make the cookie base:
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt until combined.
Spread evenly into your lined tin.
Bake for 10 minutes to set slightly while you make the filling.
Cook the stewed apples:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and water.
Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the apples are softened and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Spread evenly over the warm cookie base.
Make the crumble topping:
In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon.
Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs with some small lumps.
Sprinkle evenly over the apple layer.
Bake: Return the tin to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and crisp.
Cool and slice: Leave the bars to cool fully in the tin before lifting out and cutting into squares.