Applesauce Walnut Bars

Very moist and chewy!

Original recipe makes 48 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

PREP

15 mins
COOK

25 mins
READY IN

40 mins

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.
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.