Apple Squares

Dear Husband loves apples, and they are so yummy right now, I decided to bake him bars- I got the recipe from Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate Fall 2009 magazine.

Mom's Apple Squares- makes about 25 servings

3 large eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 3/4 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 cups chopped unpeeled Braeburn or Gala apples- I used Braeburn

1/2 cup chopped walnuts- I toasted them lightly on a skillet to release the oils.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar

1 tablespoon butter, softned

2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk- I used 2 1/2 of Half & Half

Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with nonstick baking spray with flour; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine eggs and salt. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until frothy, about 1 minute. Add sugar and oil; beat until blended. In a small bowl. combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to egg mixture; beat just until blended. Fold in apples, nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan; spread evenly.

Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack.

In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, and enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency. Spread over cake ( I drizzled it). When frosting has set, cut cake into bars.