Spicy Applesauce Brownies

Ingredients

1/2 c shortening
1 1/4 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c applesauce
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 t vanilla
1 c flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
5/8 t cinnamon
1/2 c walnuts
3/4 c powdered sugar
1 milk

Instructions

* Chocolate should be melted and cooled. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cream shortening and granulated sugar; beat in eggs. Blend in applesauce, chocolate, and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 t cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in chopped walnuts. Spread in greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Combine powdered sugar, 1/8 t cinnamon, and enough milk ( about 4 t) til of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over slightly warm brownies. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 36 brownies.