Apple Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
 * 1/3 cup Butter or Margarine, softened
 * 2 large Eggs
 * 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
 * 1/4 cup All Purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
 * 3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
 * 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
 * 1/4 teaspoon Salt
 * 2 Golden Delicious Apples, Peeled, Cored, and diced
 * 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
 * 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts plus more for garnish, if desired
 * 1 cup prepared Vanilla icing (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square Baking Pan.
 * 2) In large bowl with electric mixer, beat Brown Sugar and butter until creamy.
 * 3) Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy.
 * 4) Combine both flours, the Cinnamon, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and salt.
 * 5) Stir into butter mixture until blended. Stir in Apples, Oats, and Nuts.
 * 6) Spread mixture in pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
 * 7) Cool completely. If desired, top with icing and garnish with nuts before cutting into bars.