1/2 c. shortening
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c. applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt shortening and chocolate. Blend in sugar, eggs, applesauce and vanilla. Stir dry ingredients together; blend into shortening mixture. Spread batter in a greased and floured pan, 9" x 9" x 1 3/4". Bake 35 to 40 minutes. While hot, cut into 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" bars. Makes 24 bars.