Apple Blondies with Caramel Buttercream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Crunch Pak apples, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup toffee bits
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp caramel sauce
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp toffee bits

Directions:

1. For the blondies, line a 9inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Spray with baking spray and press paper to sides of pan. Set aside.
2. In a small bow, mix filling ingredients together with a fork. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar with melted butter until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, salt and flour. Pour into bottom of prepared pan. Top with apple filling. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
5. For the frosting, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add powdered sugar, caramel and heavy cream. Beat an additional 3-4 minutes until desired consistency.
6. Remove parchment paper from pan and place blondies on a large platter (or cutting board). Frost bars and sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Cut into large squares, then into triangles. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. ENJOY!