Swedish Apple Nut Strip

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   In bowl, mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. 3
   Stir in egg; form dough into a ball.
4. 4
   Cover; chill for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half.
6. 6
   On lightly greased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10X2- inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Make a 1-inch wide indentation down the center length of each rectangle; fill each with 1/2 cup of applesauce.
8. 8
   Mix remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle on dough along sides of applesauce filling.
9. 9
   Bake 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool slightly on wire rack.
11. 11
    Cut into 1-inch diagonal slices.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    Store in airtight container.