Applesauce Oatmeal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) margarine
3/4 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 c. canned applesauce
2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 c. dates, cut into small pieces

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, soda and nutmeg.
Beat butter and sugar together in mixer until light and fluffy.
Add egg; beat at high speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in flour mixture alternately with applesauce.
Blend well until batter is smooth.
Stir in dates and oatmeal.
Spread in 10 x 15 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until done.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares.