Apple Oatmeal Bars

== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup packed brown sugar
* ⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
* 2 large eggs
* ½ cup whole wheat flour
* ¼ cup all purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* ¾ teaspoon baking powder
* ¾ teaspoon baking soda
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and diced
* 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
* ½ cup coarsely chopped nuts plus more for garnish, if desired
* 1 cup prepared vanilla]] icing (optional)
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 375°F.
# Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
# In large bowl with electric mixer, beat brown sugar and butter until creamy.
# Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy.
# Combine both flours, the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
# Stir into butter mixture until blended.
# Stir in apples, oats, and nuts.
# Spread mixture in pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
# Cool completely.
# If desired, top with icing and garnish with nuts before cutting into bars.
Category:Bar and square Recipes