1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. applesauce
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. reg. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Add applesauce, chocolate and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Mix well. Spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Cut in squares.