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.

Issa Dayoub
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Overall, these applesauce bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a tasty snack or dessert.


mani zahid
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Destinee Britten
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I've made these bars several times and they're always perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover applesauce.


Sarahfina Fifita
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Nizer Mohammednur
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I'm not a huge fan of applesauce, but I really enjoyed these bars. The oat streusel topping is amazing.


M A. Eishan
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


emily Wilson
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I love the crumbly oat topping.


Umme Adan
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Meh.


CoZmo
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I love the flavor combination of applesauce and cinnamon in these bars. They're perfect for a fall snack or dessert.


Just Ay
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These bars were a hit at my potluck! They disappeared quickly.


Adamyakoi Bulama
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Not bad, but not the best.


Muhammad Khan Muhammad khan
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I've tried many applesauce bar recipes but this one is by far the best. The oat streusel topping is what really makes it special.


Idrissa KOROMA
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So easy to make and so delicious! Everyone in my family loved them.


Sanele Mvubu
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These applesauce bars were an absolute delight! The texture was perfect - a great balance between soft and chewy. The applesauce filling had just the right amount of sweetness and tartness.