Spicy Applesauce Brownies

1/2 c Shortening
1 1/4 c Granulated Sugar
2 ea Eggs -- Large
1/2 c Applesauce
2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate -- *
1 t Vanilla
1 c Flour -- Unbleached
1 t Baking Powder
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Cinnamon -- Ground
1/2 c Walnuts -- Chopped

-----GLAZE-----
3/4 c Powdered Sugar -- Sifted
1/8 t Cinnamon -- Ground
1 x Milk

* Chocolate should be melted and cooled.

Cream shortening and granulated sugar; beat in eggs. Blend in applesauce, chocolate, and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 t cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in chopped walnuts. Spread in greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Combine powdered sugar, 1/8 t cinnamon, and enough milk ( about 4 t) til of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over slightly warm brownies. Cool; cut into bars.

Makes 36 brownies.

AUTHOR: Charl