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For the filling: Place the ingredients in a small saucepan.
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Cook over low heat until the apples begin to soften and they have released their juices, about 20 minutes.
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Once the apples are cooked, place the mixture in a food processor and finely chop up the apples.
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Set the mixture aside.
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For the dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine the oil, honey, molasses, vanilla, and apple in a medium bowl.
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Add the nutmeg, flour, and baking soda and stir to combine.
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Roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out squares using a 3-inch square cookie cutter.
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You should be able to cut out about 18 squares.
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Place 9 of the squares on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and spread the apple filling on each one.
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About 1 tablespoon of filling will probably be what you need for each bar.
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Place the remaining 9 squares on top of the bottom squares, 1 for each.
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Using a fork, gently press down the edges all the way around each bar.
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You dont need to press all the way as you would with a hand pie, just a light press.
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Bake the bars for 15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
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Let cool on a baking rack.
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Enjoy!
