Applesauce Bars

Name: Applesauce Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins.
2

Transfer to a
3

coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4

In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.