Circle of Friends Cookbook Brownie & Bar Recipes

Apple Brownies

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. sugar

1 t. vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten

1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. nutmeg

1 c. apples, peeled, cored and chopped

1/2 c. chopped nuts

In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy; stir in vanilla and egg. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix thoroughly. Fold in apples and nuts. Spread batter in a greased 9"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Makes one dozen.