Sour Cream Apple Squares with Caramel Frosting

Yield: 12 to 16 squares

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, and
butter. Beat at low speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Press 2 3/4 cups of
crumb mixture into bottom of ungreased 9x13x2" baking pan.
To remaining mixture add cinnamon, baking soda, salt, sour cream,
vanilla, and egg. Mix well. Stir in apples. Spoon evenly over base.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cut into squares, spread caramel frosting atop squares while
hot, and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Caramel Frosting:
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Melt butter; add sugar and a dash of salt. Stir until combined, add
milk, and bring to a boil. Remove to a small mixing bowl and let cool
for 10 minutes. Then add vanilla and confectioners' sugar until
spreading consistency. Spread on hot squares.

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