Applesauce Walnut Bars Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.

Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.

Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time stirring constantly until well blended. In a separate bowl mix together applesauce melted chocolate and vanilla. Add to the egg mixture stirring until smooth.

Combine the flour baking powder cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting.