1 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. applesauce
1 egg

Cream butter and sugar; add egg and applesauce. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture; mix well. Add 1/2 cup raisins and nuts if desired. Spread in greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan (cookie sheet). Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

FROSTING:

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

Heat butter until delicately brown. Mix other ingredients and spread on bars while still warm.