Peanut butter squares

Serves 16

• ¼ cup margarine
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• 1½ cups applesauce
• Confectioners' sugar

1. Grease an 8-inch square pan.
2. In a large bowl cream the margarine, add the sugar and beat well.
3. Add the peanut butter and beat well.
4. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
5. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce, beginning  and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Bake in a 375F (190C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

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