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Apple Crumble Cookie Bars

These apple crumble cookie bars are a cosy twist on classic apple crumble. Soft cookie base, juicy stewed apples and a crunchy crumble make them perfect for an afternoon treat or dessert.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple and Cinnamon Cookies, Apple Crumble Cookie Bars, Cookie Bars, Easy Cookie Recipe UK
Servings: 9

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base:

  • 115 grams unsalted butter melted ½ cup
  • 150 grams light brown sugar ¾ cup, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 125 grams plain flour 1 cup
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Stewed Apple Layer:

  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the Crumble Topping:

  • 60 grams plain flour ½ cup
  • 40 grams rolled oats ½ cup, optional
  • 50 grams light brown sugar ¼ cup, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 45 grams cold unsalted butter diced 3 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Prepare your tin: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch (20cm) square baking tin with parchment paper.
  • Make the cookie base:
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt until combined.
  • Spread evenly into your lined tin.
  • Bake for 10 minutes to set slightly while you make the filling.
  • Cook the stewed apples:
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and water.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the apples are softened and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Spread evenly over the warm cookie base.
  • Make the crumble topping:
  • In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs with some small lumps.
  • Sprinkle evenly over the apple layer.
  • Bake: Return the tin to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and crisp.
  • Cool and slice: Leave the bars to cool fully in the tin before lifting out and cutting into squares.