Apple Bars

• 2 1/2 cups flour, divided
• 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 2 egg yolks
• 4 cups sliced apples
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon milk

Combine 2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbs are the size of peas. Stir in egg yolks. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 13x9 pan and reserve the rest. Combine apples, remaining flour, sugar and cinnamon; place apple mixture over crust in pan. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool and drizzle with thin icing of powdered sugar and milk. Makes three-dozen 3" bars.

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