Adirondack Applesauce And Date Bars

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A new twist on a old favorite. From my dear ms nola.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Over a medium mixing bowl , sift flour , baking soda , baking powder , cinnamon , cloves , and nutmeg and set aside.

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In another medium mixing bowl , add margarine and sugar.

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Using an electric mixer on high , beat mixture until creamy.

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Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.

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Add applesauce , dates and nuts and , using a rubber spatula , stir until blended.

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Fold in flour mixture until well combined.

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Coat a 9-inch x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

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Pour into prepared pan and bake in center of oven 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Place on wire rack and cool completely in pan.

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When cooled , cut into bars.

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Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

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Wrap bars and store in air-tight container.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, margarine, granulated sugar, fat-free liquid egg product, vanilla extract, chunky applesauce, pitted dates, walnuts, nonstick cooking spray, powdered sugar