"Mary Odson's sister Cathy came up with these bars, which have a nutty, streusel-like topping and a crisp shortbread crust...."
INGREDIENTS
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CRUST:
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3 sticks
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unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup
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sugar
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3 cups
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all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt
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FILLING:
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6 tablespoons
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unsalted butter
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1/2 cup
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light brown sugar
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12
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Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 6 pounds)
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1 tablespoon
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cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon
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freshly grated nutmeg
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1 cup
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water, as necessary
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TOPPING:
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3/4 cup
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walnuts
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3 cups
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quick-cooking oats
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2 cups
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all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups
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light brown sugar
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1 1/4 teaspoons
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cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon
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baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt
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3 sticks
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unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled (12 ounces)