Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
cup
shortening





1 1/4
cups
sugar

granulated



2
large
eggs





1/2
cup
applesauce





2
ounces
chocolate, unsweetened

melted and cooled



1
teaspoon
vanilla extract





1
cup
flour

unbleached



1
teaspoon
baking powder





1/2
teaspoon
salt





1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon, ground





1/2
cup
walnuts

chopped





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Glaze



3/4
cup
powdered sugar

sifted



1/8
teaspoon
cinnamon, ground





1
x
milk

 Cream shortening and granulated sugar; beat in eggs.

Blend in applesauce, chocolate, and vanilla.

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 t cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture.

Mix in chopped walnuts.

Spread in greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan.

Bake at 35 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Combine powdered sugar, 1/8 t cinnamon, and enough milk (about 4 t) til of drizzling consistency.

Drizzle over slightly warm brownies.

Cool; cut into bars.

Makes 36 brownies.