When you’re teetering the line of being the star student, present these Teacher’s Pet Squares and you’re sure to rise above the rest! Each bite of these bars is filled with hints of rich cinnamon, tastes of comforting butter, and of course, your teacher’s favorite treat, juicy apples! You’ll soon be passing all of your tests with flying colors! Okay, maybe you’re not in school anymore, but we can promise you that these Teacher’s Pet Squares are sure to delight anyone you’re trying to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9-inch square pan.
Step 3 –Sift the flour, the baking powder, the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon into a medium bowl.
Step 4 –Stir 2 tablespoons of the white sugar and the remaining cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Step 5 –Mix the melted butter, the brown sugar, and the remaining white sugar together in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth.
Step 6 –Stir the egg and the vanilla into the butter mixture.
Step 7 –Blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
Step 8 –Stir the apple and the walnuts into the batter.
Step 9 –Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over top.
Step 10 –Bake the bars until the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 11 –Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
Step 12 –Cut the bars into squares and serve.
