2 c. canned beans, well drained (kidney or navy)
1/3 c. instant nonfat dry milk
1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. sugar (or 1/2)
1/2 c. oil
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. applesauce
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mash beans until a smooth paste is formed. Add all the other ingredients; mix to blend. For cake type bar use 8 x 8 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. For a thin bar use a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm. Cut into bars. Makes 36 cookies. Other ideas: In place of sugar use 1/3 cup honey or 1/2 cup molasses.