1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix applesauce, sugar and butter together. Sift all dry ingredients together and add to above mixture. Stir in raisins, nuts and vanilla. Spread into 15 x 10 inch greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

ICING:

2 tbsp. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Warm milk

Beat all ingredients together, adding 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until icing is spreading consistency. Spread on warm applesauce bars. Cool and cut.