Ingredients
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Bars:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (I always use fresh)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Bars:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish (I like to use my pyrex dish rather than a metal pan for these).
- In a medium bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg mix until just combined. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in vanilla, then slowly mix in the powdered sugar. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Category: Brownies & Bars