The temperatures are finally cooling down and I feel like baking again. Funny how cool temperatures inspire that way! But seriously, I am enjoying the cooler weather. I was an unusually hot summer here in the land of Enchantment. Something like 2 1/2 months of 90 degree or higher. (YUCK!)
So inspired by the cooler temps . . . I made the most amazing Apple Spice Bars with a creamy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. If that doesn’t sound like fall – I don’t know what does. This recipe goes a long way due to the fact that you bake them on cookie sheets. You will also LOVE how moist these dessert bars are. Plus they go great with a hot cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or an afternoon snack!
Apple Spice Bars with a creamy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
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- 4 eggs
- 3/4 brown sugar
- 3/4 white granulated sugar
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 nutmeg
- 1/2 all spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch or two of salt (if butter is unsalted)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 stick of salted butter
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- In a large mixing bowl add eggs, sugar, butter and applesauce.
- Mix until blended about 30 seconds.
- Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix for about 60 seconds or until fully blended.
- Pour into one 18" x 13" cookie sheet or two 9" x 13" cookie sheets.
- Spread batter evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 25 - 28 minutes.
- Test center with toothpick, if it come out clean it is fully cooked.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- In a medium size mixing bowl add, cream cheese, butter, maple flavoring, and maple syrup.
- Mix on medium high for about 2 minutes or until creamy and smooth.
- Frost bars.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
- I recommend salted butter for this recipe. Then you can omit the salt.
Try adding a small “Brachs Pumpkin Candy” and make them more festive for a Halloween treat. The “spice” in spice bars come from a tasty spice mix. It is a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice! These Apple Spice Bar with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting using real “Maple Syrup” and added “Maple Extract” for added flavor! You are gonna LOVE them!
Apple Spice Bars with a creamy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
CeceliasGoodStuff.com | Good Food for Good People
The key ingredient to many of my baked goods is this “Vanilla Bean Paste” it has real vanilla beans in it! It really takes a recipe up to another level. Seriously – the tiny little vanilla beans are loaded with extra flavor. I use vanilla bean paste over vanilla extract in nearly all my recipes that call for vanilla extract. (All except frosting!)
Apple Spice Bars with a creamy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
CeceliasGoodStuff.com | Good Food for Good People
Happy Fall! I am grateful for your love and support as always!
I hope you will enjoy making and sharing these amazing Apple Spice Bars with Maple Cream Cheese.
P.S. If you like this cute serving platter or need some new “mixing bowls,” “Check them out here.” They also make great gifts for the holidays ahead. Don’t forget to comment below and follow me on social media for more recipe ideas!
Apple Spice Bars with a creamy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cooking Classes are now available!
Cooking Class Number One
Dates: Tuesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 10th
Time: 10 am until noon.
Classes are limited to 12 people so make your reservation soon.
Menu: Hatch Green Chile Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Southwestern Bean Salad, Fresh Salsa with Roasted Corn and Tomatoes, a tasty White Sangria, and sweet Biscochito Muffins.
Each participant will receive an personalize autographed copy of “Flavor of the Southwest”
320 Pages of full color southwestern recipes.
Cost: $97
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Cooking Class Number Two
Dates: Tuesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 10th
Time: 1 pm until 3 pm.
Classes are limited to 12 people so make your reservation soon.
Menu: Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas, Fall Harvest Soup with fresh roasted Hatch chiles, fresh made Chipotle Salsa, Prickly Pear Margaritas, and Cranberry Blue Corn Muffins.
Each participant will receive a personalized autographed copy of “Flavor of the Southwest”
320 Pages of full color southwestern recipes.
Cost: $97
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Cooking Classes Number Three
Dates: Wednesday, October 9th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Classes are limited to 12 people so make your reservation soon.
Menu: Red Chile Turkey Chili, Southwestern Jalapeno Cornbread, Sangria Rojo, Guacamole, and New Mexican Calabacitas (Squash and corn saute).
Each participant will receive an personalize autographed copy of “Flavor of the Southwest”
320 Pages of full color southwestern recipes.
Cost: $97
For more information email Cecelia at CeceliaDardanes@comcast.net
Cooking Class Number 4
Dates: Wednesday, October 9th
Time: 1pm until 3pm .
Classes are limited to 12 people so make your reservation soon.
Menu:Soft Chicken Tacos,
Fresh Peach Salsa, Southwestern Black Bean Soup, Prickly Pear Margaritas, and Pumpkin Muffins.
Each participant will receive an personalize autographed copy of “Flavor of the Southwest”
320 Pages of full color southwestern recipes.
Cost: $97
For more information email Cecelia at CeceliaDardanes@comcast.net
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