Applesauce Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined. Stir in the applesauce until evenly mixed. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins For the frosting, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and melted butter until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. Add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve. (3 minutes)