Ingredients for Ez Applesauce Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons for raisins
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How to Make Ez Applesauce Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 cup unsweetened applesauce.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, toss ½ cup raisins with 2 tablespoons flour.
- Add the floured raisins and 2 cups all-purpose flour to the batter, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost with a powdered sugar glaze (recipe below).
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
8g
Carbs
5g
