Stress Relief: Applesauce Bars

Cook time: 25 Min Prep time: 10 Min
Ingredients
1/4 c butter, softened
2/3 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 c applesauce
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnomon
1/2 c craisins
1/2 c chopped, walnuts
ICING
1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugar
3 Tbsp margarine, melted
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce.
2. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Stir in Craisins.
3. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes (check at 20 minutes with a wooden pick) in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth.
5. Spread over cooled bars, sprinkle with chopped walnuts before cutting into squares.
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