1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 apple, cored

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. In separate bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Blend into creamed mixture; mix well. Grape apples and stir into batter. Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 36 bar cookies.