applesauce-walnut-bars.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.",
        "Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool.",
        "Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth.  Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring constantly until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix together  applesauce, melted chocolate and vanilla.  Add to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.",
        "Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.",
        "Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean.  Let cool in pan before cutting."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped",
        "1 cup all-purpose flour",
        "1 teaspoon baking powder",
        "1/4 teaspoon salt",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "1/2 cup shortening",
        "1 1/4 cups white sugar",
        "2 eggs",
        "1/2 cup applesauce",
        "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
        "1/2 cup chopped walnuts"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Applesauce Walnut Bars",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/9637/applesauce-walnut-bars/"
}