This is from Cooking for One writer Tracy Dahl; she had help in scaling down a favorite family recipe.
The bars freeze well, for up to 1 month; cut the cooled bars and wrap individually.
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Ingredients
measuring cupServings: 16 bars
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking oil spray, or line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 sides for easy release after baking.
Step 2
Combine the shortening, brown sugar and egg in a mixing bowl until well incorporated, then add the applesauce and mix well.
Step 3
Combine 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon and the 3/4 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl.
Step 4
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and the nutmeg on a piece of wax paper; add to the shortening mixture. Add the chocolate chips and nuts, stirring to mix well.
Step 5
Pour the batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake for 30 minutes, until browned. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool, then run a knife around the edges and cut into bars. If using the parchment paper, run a knife along the 2 non-papered sides, then lift the slab onto a cutting board and let cool. Cut into bars.
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Nutritional Facts
Per bar
Calories
108
Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
14 g
Sodium
61 mg
Cholesterol
13 mg
Protein
1 g
Sugar
9 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
Tested by Tracy Dahl.
Published October 14, 2008
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