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Applesauce Walnut Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Marsha Dill

"Very moist and chewy!"
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 48 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  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. 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. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2005 by N3MEN
These bars are rather nondescript. They did not have enough chocolate or applesauce to take on... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Applesauce Walnut Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 67

  • Total Fat: 3.8g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 0.8g

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