STRESS RELIEF: APPLESAUCE BARS

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I swear, a bite of these and the stress of the day melts away! We've also enjoyed them in the morning with our coffee.

Provided by Angie Walker

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 c butter, softened
2/3 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 c applesauce
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnomon
1/2 c craisins
1/2 c chopped, walnuts
ICING
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp margarine, melted
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce.
  • 2. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Stir in Craisins.
  • 3. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes (check at 20 minutes with a wooden pick) in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • 4. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth.
  • 5. Spread over cooled bars, sprinkle with chopped walnuts before cutting into squares.

Jahangir Jan
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These bars were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


John Malahlela
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These bars were a bit too crumbly, but the flavor was still good.


Ibrahim Mohamud
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I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour and they turned out great! A delicious and healthy snack.


Olaide Usman
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These bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Cortney Madison
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the bars didn't turn out as expected.


Donovan Duhaney
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


SOHAIB NASIR SOHAIB NASIR
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert.


Kalam 125
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These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the combination of applesauce and spices.


Chimaobi Ezerioha
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I made these applesauce bars for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Abeikis Angella
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Followed the recipe and the bars came out great! Nice, soft texture and delicious flavor.


Suresh Kumar
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These stress-relief applesauce bars were a delight! They turned out moist, flavorful, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. I enjoyed the subtle hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, which complemented the applesauce filling wonderfully. My family loved them,