Apple Butter Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple butter

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Spread the apple butter evenly over the batter.
8. Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the apple butter.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 bar):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Dense and chewy
• Sweet and tart
• Buttery and flavorful

User Comments:

• "These bars are amazing! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness."
• "I love the chewy texture and the apple butter filling is delicious."
• "These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have apple butter, you can use apple pie filling instead.
• You can also add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for a nutty flavor.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them.