| 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 |
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| 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. | |||