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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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This low-cholesterol treat couldnât be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. Stephanie Bosma of Madison, Indiana shares the recipe. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1/4 cup canola oil |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 cup golden raisins |
glaze: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins.
2. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
3. In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 20 bars.
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