Applesauce Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. shortening, slightly soft
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins
1 (1 lb.) can applesauce (1 3/4 c.)
1 egg

Preparation

Grease and flour jelly roll pan (10 x 15-inch).
Start oven preheating (350\u00b0).
Sift flour once; measure and sift with next 7 ingredients into mixing bowl.
Add shortening, water, nuts and raisins all at once.
Beat with spoon 2 minutes.
Add applesauce and unbeaten egg.
Beat another 2 minutes.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake about 30 minutes or until wooden pick stuck in center comes out clean.
Frost with Caramel Frosting.
Cut into bars. Makes 48 bars.