New England Apple Bars

1 1/2    cups         dried apples, chopped

1 1/2    cups         Flour, All-purpose

   1/2    tsp             Baking Soda

   1/2    tsp             Cinnamon

   1/4    tsp             Nutmeg

   1/4    tsp             Salt

   1/2    cup             Butter or margarine

   3/4    cup             Brown sugar, packed

 2                            Eggs

   1/2    cup             Apple Butter

   1/2    cup             Walnuts, chopped

Pour enough boiling water over apple bits to cover, then let stand for 5 minutes.  Drain.

Meanwhile,  stir together flour, baking soda, spices and salt.   In a large mixing bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened.  Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.  Add eggs and apple butter; continue to beat mixture well.  Add  flour mixture, mix thoroughly.

Stir in drained fruit and nuts.  Spread into greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.   Cool.  Sift powdered sugar over cookies and cut into bars.   Make 36 Apple Bars.

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This page was last updated on 11/13/97.

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