Applesauce Walnut Bars

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13×9 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.

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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.