Apple Brownies

A soft and slightly chewy apple cake, dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares

Yield: 

24 squares

Ingredients: 

2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup peeled chopped apples
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Powdered sugar

Instructions: 

1. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well. Stir in apples and nuts.

2. Spread batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until brownies test done with a fork and slightly browned on top.

3. Cool; dust top with powdered sugar and cut into 24 squares.