Applesauce Maple Spice Squares

 

Makes 2 dozen squares

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup cold coffee
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2cups thick applesauce
• ½ cup nuts
• 1 cup raisins

1. Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
2. In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs ; mix in the coffee and maple syrup.
3. In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients ; blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
4. Add the applesauce, nuts, and raisins, mixing well ; spread evenly in the prepared pan.
5. Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 25 to 35 minutes ; cut into squares.

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