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Disappearing Caramel Apple Bars

I have been making these for about 10 years and have had many requests for the recipe. They are easy to make and disappear so quickly, if you don't grab one you might miss your chance! Serve immediately or refrigerate. Bars cut more easily if refrigerated first.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen bars

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ cup cinnamon chips

  • 2 large yellow apples, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Press cookie dough into the bottom of a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until light-golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

  4. Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; fold in cinnamon chips. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled cookie and layer with apple slices. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar and nutmeg over apple slice layer. Cut into squares.

Cook's Note:

You may also top with chopped nuts or drizzle with melted caramel ice cream topping.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219 Calories
12g Fat
25g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 101mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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