Cinnamon Apple Pecan Squares

Ingredients:

¾ c. firmly packed brown sugar 
¼ c. (½ stick) butter, melted 
1 T. Cinnamon Extract  
½ t. Pure Vanilla Extract  
1 egg 
¾ c. flour 
1 t. baking powder 
1 c. chopped pecans
½ c. finely chopped peeled apple 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Mix sugar, butter and extracts in large bowl until well blended. 
3. Stir in egg. 
4. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. 
5. Stir in pecans and apples.
6. Spread in greased 8-inch square pan.
7. Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
8. Cool in pan on wire rack. 
9. Cut into 16 squares.

Note:  1 cup chopped walnuts can be substituted for the pecans, if desired.