Recipes Applesauce Raisin Bars 4.4 (20) 19 Reviews 3 Photos Delicious bar cookie, moist and easy to make. Recipe by PJ's kitchen Updated on March 4, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 32 Yield: 32 bars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup shortening ⅔ cup brown sugar 1 cup applesauce 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ cup raisins 3 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Blend in the applesauce and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice, stir into the applesauce mixture. Fold in raisins. Spread the batter evenly in to the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. To make frosting: Heat butter in a small saucepan until melted and golden brown. Blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in the milk until icing is smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 83 Calories 3g Fat 14g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 32 Calories 83 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Sodium 87mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 9g Protein 1g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 25mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved