Famous Applesauce Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup . sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and spices into a large bowl.
Add shortening and applesauce. Mix to dampen flour, then beat for 2 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and beat for one minute with electric mixer.
Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan lined with wax paper.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, testing at 30 minutes.
Let stand about 10 minutes. When done, then remove from pan and cool.