Apple fudge squares

16 squares

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAll-purpose flour, sifted
½teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupButter or margarine
2ouncesUnsweetened baking chocolate
1cupSugar
cupApplesauce
2Eggs
1teaspoonVanilla
½cupPecans, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350oF. Grease an 8" square pan on bottom. Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together; set aside. In double boiler, melt butter and chocolate together over medium heat. Remove from heat and add sugar and applesauce. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and dry ingredients; stir in pecans.

Pour into prepared pan. Spread evenly. Bake 35-40 mintues, until done as desired. Let cool. Cut into squares or bars.

Source: Marian Hoffman, Whitman's Chocolate Cookbook. Typed by Linda Howard.

From: Linda Howard Date: 09-21-94