Applesauce Walnut Bars
Description
These cinnamon-accented bar cookies with chocolate and walnuts are very moist and chewy!
Ingredients
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2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup applesauce
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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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.