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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking pan 13x9x2. Mix all ingredients except icing. Cool, frost with icing. Cut into bars about 3x1 inches.

BROWNED BUTTER ICING:

Heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat until golden. Remove from heat.

Blend in:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. milk

Beat until smooth.