1 c. self-rising flour
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. applesauce
1 egg
1/2 c. raisins

FROSTING:

3 tbsp. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and spread in pan. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool and frost.

Frosting: Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat until delicate brown; cool about 30 minutes. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla and milk; heat until frosting is smooth. Spread on bars and cut into squares.