1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. seedless raisins
1/4 c. cut-up nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugar and shortening; mix in applesauce. Add sifted dry ingredients. Stir until smooth. Stir in raisins, nuts and vanilla. Spread batter in greased 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle on topping (below) over batter. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool. Cut in bars. Yield: 30 bars.

TOPPING:

2/3 c. cereal flakes
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cut-up nuts
2 tbsp. butter

Combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly; spread on batter.