Easy Applesauce Bars

"A reader’s favorite recipe for moist and tender, warmly spiced applesauce bars! Keep them light with a dusting of powdered sugar, or slather them in cream cheese frosting. The old fashioned bars make a perfect dessert or a cozy snack! Why You’ll Love these Old Fashioned Applesauce Bars: - Easy. For a made-from-scratch dessert, these bars are about as easy as it gets! You don’t need any special culinary skills — just mix and bake! - Light. Larry’s original recipe calls for a simple dusting of powdered sugar (no frosting). The bars aren’t overly sweet, and the applesauce replaces additional oil or shortening that you would otherwise need to keep the bars moist. As a result, they’re a lighter, healthier dessert than most — just omit that frosting! - Cozy. Thanks to the warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, these bars have great flavor and pair nicely with a hot cup of tea on a chilly evening. They would even be a lovely addition to a holiday table on Thanksgiving."

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time20 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Size10 x 15 jelly roll pan