Apple Sauce Bars

Mix together:
1 c. apple sauce
2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar

Add:
2½ c. sifted flour
½ t. salt
1 t. soda
1 t. cinnamon 

Add:
1 c. raisins (soaked in water)
½ c. nuts (chopped)
1 t. vanilla
(Dates can be used in place of raisins if desired)

Bake in 10 X 15 cookie sheet at 350º for 25 minutes

Glaze Frosting:
2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla
3 or 4 T. milk to make a thin glaze

Vivian Elder
Ridgeway