Apple Pie Blondies

The perfect cross between a blond brownie and apple pie…moist, yet hints of sweet cinnamon-y crunch from the sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top. The recipe can be found here: http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/2009/10/01/apple-pie-blondies/ They were a real hit with my husband's co-workers!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 blondies

Ingredients

• 1  cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2  eggs
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  cups apples, peeled, cored and diced small (1/2 inch or so) about 2 large apples
• 1  tablespoon white sugar, and 2 tsp cinnamon combined and set aside

Directions

1. mix ingredients (all but last two) in the order listed – batter will be very thick – mix until all dry ingredients are incorporated, but try not to over mix, and fold in apples as gently as possible.
2. press batter down into a greased 9 X 13 pan with the back of a large spoon to even out.
3. sprinkle with cinnamon sugar evenly.
4. bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes, until just beginning to brown on top.
5. allow to cool before cutting to prevent crumbling.