6 tbsp. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. applesauce
1 tsp. shredded orange peel
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine butter and brown sugar in saucepan. Cook, stirring until melted. Remove from heat; blend in applesauce, orange peel, egg and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir into mixture in saucepan. Blend in 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Bake in 9x13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

GLAZE:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. orange juice

Mix and spread over warm bars.