Applesauce Walnut Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
• melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. stir frequently until smooth. remove from heat, and let cool.
• cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring constantly until well blended. in a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, melted chocolate and vanilla. add to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
• combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. fold in chopped walnuts. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean. let cool in pan before cutting.