Apple Walnut Squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg. 

Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). 

Stir in apples. 

Spread batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. 

Combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. 

Cool. Cut into squares.

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Shared by Debbie Warner