Applesauce Walnut Bars

Ingredients

• 2 squaress unsweetened chocolate , 1 ounce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups shortening
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cups applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

5. 5

   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.