How to Make Applesauce Walnut Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Applesauce Walnut Bars are a delightful and wholesome dessert treat that is perfect for any occasion. These bars are bursting with warm flavors and comforting textures, making them a perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. These bars are also incredibly easy to make, and they are a great way to use up any excess applesauce you may have on hand. The combination of juicy applesauce, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic spices makes these bars simply irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 bars

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

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 26mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 23mg