These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Bars are perfect for fall--or any time of year when you want a slightly sweet, cinnamony treat! They come together easily too.
For crust, in a large bowl stir together flour, oats, granulated sugar, the 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and ginger. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (if you have a stand mixer, that will work too--just leave it on low and mix until just combined)
For topping, set aside 1 cup of the crust mixture.
Press remaining crust mixture evenly and firmly onto the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
For filling, in a medium bowl beat cream cheese, apples, walnuts, sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, and the 1 teaspoon cinnamon with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
Spread filling over crust in pan.
Sprinkle evenly with reserved topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is light brown.
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
For icing, in a small bowl stir together powdered sugar and enough of the milk to make an icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over uncut bars. To serve, cut into bars.
Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD TIP: You can make the crumb mixture and filling mixture up to a day in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before assembling rest of the recipe.ORThese bars can be frozen in a labeled airtight container up to 3 months in advance. Allow to fully thaw before serving. MONEY SAVING TIP:Use store brand ingredients to save you money! I do frequently and do not notice a difference in my baked goods like these Apple Cinnamon Struesel Bars.