Applesauce Cookie Bars
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 beaten egg
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1 tsp. vanilla
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1 1/2 cups applesauce
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2 cups flour
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1 tsp. cinnamon
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1 tsp. cloves
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2 tsp. soda
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 cup raisins (optional)
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cream together the shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the beaten egg, vanilla and applesauce mixing well. In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients stirring together well. Add these dry ingredients to wet mixture stirring until thoroughly mixed. Spread cookie bar mixture evenly in a greased and floured 10×15” pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 minutes. Cool bars prior to frosting.
Frosting
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1 - 8 oz. package softened cream cheese
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5 Tbsp. softened butter
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2 tsp. vanilla
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2 cups sifted powdered sugar
Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together with an electric mixer. Gradually add the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time stirring between each addition until you achieve the desired frosting consistency. Frost the cooled applesauce cookie bars, cut into squares, and store in the refrigerator.