MOIST APPLESAUCE COCOA BARS

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These bars are so moist and yummy. I have even added chopped apples to the batter... Note: this makes a large amount of bars, but they freeze well...great for potlucks too.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan.
  • In a bowl, cream the 1-1/2 cups sugar with the 1/2 cup butter; beat until fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs; beat well.
  • Sift together the cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and the flour.
  • Add to the butter mixture, alternately with the applesauce; mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts.
  • Sprinkle over the batter in the pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes (do not over bake!) Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1705.8, Fat 77.9, SaturatedFat 33.3, Cholesterol 222.3, Sodium 1904, Carbohydrate 249.3, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 140.4, Protein 22.5

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