Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Applesauce Brownies

1/2c. shortening
2 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate
1c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2c. applesauce
1t. vanilla
1c. flour
1/2t. baking powder
1/4t. baking soda
1/4t. salt
1/2c. chopped nuts (optional)

Melt shortening and chocolate in saucepan with low to medium heat.  Remove from heat and add sugar and beaten eggs.  Blend well.  Stir in applesauce.  Stir in vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Add the flour and mix well.  Stir in nuts.  Pour into greased and lightly floured 9-inch pan.  Bake at 325℉ for 30-35 min. or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.  Cool and frost if desired.

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