Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour,or white whole-wheat flour
2tspbaking powder
1½tspground cinnamon
¼tspnutmeg,optional
½tspsalt
2cupspacked light-brown sugar
2eggs
½cupbutter,(1 stick), softened
1tspvanilla extract
½cupGolden Delicious apple,(1 apple), diced into ¼-inch cubes
¾cupraisins
¾cupchopped pecans,or walnuts, optional
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmg and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla for 3 minutes or until smooth.
Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; mix for 2 minutes or until just incorporated. Stir in diced apples, raisins and (optional) nuts, and spread into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
