Caramel Drizzled Apple Pie Squares
You won't want to miss these Caramel Drizzled Apple Pie Squares -- they're absolutely addicting! If you're looking for a recipe to make for that fall bake sale or even as alternative Thanksgiving dessert, this is the one you want. These delightful little squares are perfect for any festive platter and are really quite easy to prepare. Made with cream cheese, cinnamon, sugar, apples and drizzled with caramel, you won't be able to have just one. When you don't feel like baking a whole apple pie, but still want that delicious flavor, give these apple pie bars a whirl. You'll be glad you did.
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Makes16 bars
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time35 min
Cooking Vessel Size15x10-inch baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup butter
- 3 1/4 cup flour, divided
- 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel candies or bits
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together with a hand mixer. Gradually add 3 cups of flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Shape into two equal-sized balls of dough.
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Press one ball of dough into the bottom of the dish, making sure to get all the way to the sides and each corner.
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Spread sliced apples evenly over the top of the dough. Sprinkle with flour, cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle caramel bits over the apples.
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Crumble remaining dough over the top of the dish, as evenly as possible.
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Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes. Drizzle with caramel sauce and cut into bars.