Applesauce Raisin Bars: A Delectable Delight for Dessert
Preparation Time: 10 minutes 🕒

Cooking Time: 22 minutes 🕒
Total Time: 32 minutes 🕒
Serving Size: 12 bars 🍰
Calories per Serving: 248.7 kcal 🥧
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup of flour 🍚
- 2/3 cup of brown sugar 🧁
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 🍂
- 1 cup of applesauce 🍏
- 1/4 cup of vegetable shortening 🌰
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1/2 cup of raisins 🍇
- 3 tablespoons of butter 🧈
- 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar 🍚
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 tablespoon of milk 🥛
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 248.7
- Fat: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 23.3mg
- Sodium: 139.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.3g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 30.3g
- Protein: 1.9g
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie 🍪
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Low Protein, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Oven 🌱
Description:
Indulge your sweet tooth with these heavenly Applesauce Raisin Bars, a delightful creation from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfectly balancing the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of raisins, and the wholesome goodness of applesauce, these bars are an ideal treat for any occasion. Plus, they’re low in protein and healthy, making them a guilt-free pleasure that you can whip up in under 60 minutes!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Gather Your Ingredients:
Ensure you have all your ingredients ready – flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, applesauce, vegetable shortening, egg, raisins, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. -
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Give it a good stir to create a uniform mixture. -
Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
Add in the applesauce, vegetable shortening, and egg to the dry mixture. Mix everything until well combined, forming a luscious batter. -
Add Raisins for a Burst of Flavor:
Gently fold in the raisins into the batter. Ensure they are evenly distributed, promising a burst of sweetness in every bite. -
Bake to Perfection:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Transfer the batter to a 7 x 11-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. -
Prepare the Irresistible Topping:
While the bars are baking, let’s prepare the irresistible topping. Brown the butter in a small pan for that rich, nutty flavor. -
Create the Decadent Frosting:
In a bowl, whisk together the browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. This decadent frosting will elevate your bars to new heights of deliciousness. -
Frost and Enjoy:
Once the bars have cooled, generously frost them with the prepared mixture. The combination of moist bars and velvety frosting creates a symphony of textures and flavors.
Serve and Share:
Plate up these Applesauce Raisin Bars and watch them disappear in moments. They are perfect for a cozy evening treat, a delightful addition to your dessert table, or a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Don’t forget to share the love and the recipe!
In just over half an hour, you’ve created a masterpiece that’s not only visually appealing but also a true delight for the taste buds. So, indulge in the goodness of homemade goodness with these Applesauce Raisin Bars – your new go-to dessert! 💖