Applesauce Walnut Bars

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. 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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

977 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 51.3g 66% DV
Carbs 118.7g 43% DV
Fiber 17.7g 63% DV
Sugar 41.4g 83% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12428.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 579.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 66.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% DV
Calcium 1828.8mg 100% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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