Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar & 1 1/2 cup white sugar.

Step 4

Add eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt & baking powder, mix well.

Step 5

Add flour and mix again. Batter will be thick, don't worry!

Step 6

Add apples and walnuts (if desired) and mix well. Batter should begin to thin to more brownie like consistency.

Step 7

Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.

Step 8

In a small dish, mix 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of apple mixture.

Step 9

Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until brownie consistency then remove from oven.

Step 10

Allow to cool. Once cooled, cut into bars and devour immediately by itself or with a large scoop of ice cream!