1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 pt. applesauce
1 egg
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda in 1 tbsp. boiling water
1 1/4 c. flour
1 c. raising
1 c. nuts

Mix in order given. Bake 25-30 minutes in 350 degree oven.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
1 c. brown sugar

Melt butter, add brown sugar, and cook 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to rolling boil. Cool.

Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Frost bars when cooled, then cut.