3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. applesauce
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x9 pan. Melt chocolate squares and butter, remove from heat - cool.

Combine applesauce, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in another bowl. Blend dry mixture with applesauce mixture. Blend in chocolate mixture. Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle nuts over top.

Bake 25-30 minutes until set. Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and spread evenly when melted. Cool and cut into 2x1 inch bars. Makes 36.