Apple-spice Barscookies, desserts 1/3 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs; large 3/4 cup flour; unbleached 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; ground 1/4 teaspoon ginger; ground 1 cup apples; finely chopped, * ----TOPPING---- 2 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon * Core and Peel Apples. Chop as fine as possible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++ Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Blend into the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples. Spread in a greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon together; blend well. Sprinkle on top of the dough. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 36 bars. |
