1 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. applesauce
1 egg
1/2 c. raisins

ICING:

3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
About 1 tbsp. milk

BARS: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Mix all ingredients. Spread in pan. Bake 25 minutes. Cool. Frost.

ICING: Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat until a delicate brown. Remove from heat. Blend in sugar, vanilla and milk. Beat until frosting is smooth and spreading consistency.