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Applesauce Raisin Bars

SUBMITTED BY: PJ's kitchen

"Delicious bar cookie, moist and easy to make."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 32 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
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  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Blend in the applesauce and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice, stir into the applesauce mixture. Fold in raisins. Spread the batter evenly in to the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. To make frosting: Heat butter in a small saucepan until melted and golden brown. Blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in the milk until icing is smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2007 by Molly
First of all, I have to say that I made a lot of modifications. I was looking for a healthy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by baloscar
GREAT-I used 2 egg whites instead of 1 egg -Great tasting and texture MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by jowolf2
A very nice, cake like texture. Almost like a spice cake. The only reason I didn't give it 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2003 by STELLY
The recipe itself is excellent, altho I plumped the raisins in a saucepan with a little apple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by APRYOR1
This was really good. I think I will add a bit more spice next time. All the kids(6) liked it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by Dick O.
These are a very moist bar. They have a nice flavor. Next time, I think I will just dust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by SunFlower
I had already tried the plain applesauce bars (same recipe as this one except it uses butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2003 by MISSYKID2
Very good bar and very moist. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by MAGMOM
32 servings? You're kidding, right? My hubby's idea of a serving is two pieces of about 2x2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by Gloria J.
Very good taste. Much like a cake, but onl one inch high. MORE

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