APPLE WALNUT SQUARES
Yields about 12-16 bars
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff).  Stir in apples.  Spread butter into a greased 13x9x2-in. baking pan.  Combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter.  Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool.  Cut into squares.
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