Norwegian Apple Squares

• butter↗1 cup
• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• sifted flour2 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• eggs↗2
• almond extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• apples↗3

  peeled & sliced very thin

• allspice1⁄2 teaspoon
• confectioners' sugar↗1 cup
• hot water3 tablespoons
• vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and sugar together.

3. 3

   Mix the flour and baking powder together. Add to butter mixture.

4. 4

   Beat together eggs and almond extract. Mix into dough.

5. 5

   In a greased and floured 9x13 pan, press down one half of the dough with your fingers. It will be sticky, so you might want to oil them first.

6. 6

   Mix the apples with the allspice (or you can substitute cinnamon).

7. 7

   Spread the apples over the dough in the pan.

8. 8

   Drop the other half of the dough over the apples and press dough down slightly. It doesn't matter if all the apples aren't covered.

9. 9

   Bake for about 35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool.

10. 10

    Mix confectioner's sugar, water & vanilla to make a thin icing.

11. 11

    Drizzle icing over cooled cake. Cut into squares to serve.