Applesauce Raisin Bars

Spicy bar cookies. Applesauce replaces fat. Raisins add flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 83 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup applesauce
• ⅔ cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 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.

Step 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.