Applesauce Raisin Bars

INGREDIENTS -

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup shortening or margarine
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1 cup applesauce
Confectioners' sugar
Lemon juice and water

INSTRUCTIONS -

In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugars (brown and white).  In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.  Stir egg and applesauce into the sugar and shortening mixture.  Slowly add in the flour mixture.  Stir in the raisins and walnuts.  Spread batter in a greased and floured 11x13-inch baking pan.  Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes.  Cool.  Spread with icing made of confectioners' sugar thinned with lemon juice and water.

*This recipe was taken from the Quidnessett "Quisine" cookbook

Category: Cookies & Bars