Apple Blondies

3/4 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 cup white sugar3 eggs3 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt3 teaspoon baking powder3 cups all-purpose flour3 cups apples, diced (a tart baking apple is best like granny smith)1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)1 Tablespoon white sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.In a bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar & 1 1/2 cup white sugar.Add eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt & baking powder, mix well.Add flour and mix again. Batter will be thick, don't worry!Add apples and walnuts (if desired) and mix well. Batter should begin to thin to more brownie like consistency.Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.In a small dish, mix 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of apple mixture.Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until brownie consistency then remove from oven.Allow to cool. Once cooled, cut into bars and devour immediately by itself or with a large scoop of ice cream! recipe from numstheword