2 c. flour
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. softened butter
2 c. applesauce, unsweetened
1 egg
3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Powdered sugar

Grease 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except nuts, beat 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely, cut into bars.