Stress Relief Applesauce Bars
Warmly spiced and perfectly sweet, these Stress Relief Applesauce Bars are a comforting treat that’s as soothing to make as it is to eat.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Bars
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Craisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Icing
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and egg. Stir in applesauce until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Add to wet mixture and mix gently.
- Fold in Craisins and walnuts.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the icing, mix confectioners' sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread icing over cooled bars and top with additional walnuts if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Use unsweetened applesauce to control sugar. Chill bars before slicing for cleaner cuts. Swap in raisins or dried apples if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg