Apple Blondies with Maple Glaze

Blondies Ingredients
2 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 C unsalted butter softened
1/4 C sugar
1 C dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Apple Pie Spice Filling
2 large Gala Apples chopped finely
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Maple Glaze
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
¼ C pure maple syrup
½ C powdered sugar
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Apple Filling directions

Using a medium pot over low heat, cook the apple filling mixture for about 5-7 minutes or until apples have cooked
Allow to cool completely
Blondies direction
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 11x7 baking dish with pam baking spray
Using a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time until combined
Beat in the salt and vanilla
Using a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the wet
Spread half of the batter into the pan
Spread the apple filling onto the top of the batter
Spread remaining batter over the apple filling
Place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Maple Pumpkin Spice Glaze directions
Using a small pot, melt the butter, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin spice over medium heat
Once butter has melted, remove from heat and whisk in ½ C powdered sugar until smooth and combined
Spread evenly over the bars and allow to cool completely
Cut and enjoy!