Applesauce Spice Bars (Gluten-Free)

Applesauce Spice Bars (Gluten-Free)

Courtesy of Gluten Intolerance Group 24 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 1/2 c. Gluten-Free Flour Blend ***
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp. xanthan gum
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Directions:

1. Cream butter and sugar in mixer bowl. Beat in egg. Add applesauce.

2. Mix flour, spices, soda, and salt in a separate bowl and add to the wet ingredients. Mix well. Stir in raisins by hand.

3. Spoon batter into oil sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° F for 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

4. Frost with Butter Cream Frosting. Cut into bars.

*** Gluten-Free Flour Blend Mix

* 6 c. Brown or White Rice Flour

* 2 c. Potato Starch

* 1 c. Tapioca Flour

*** For 1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend:

* 1/2 c. rice flour

* 1/2 c. cornstarch

* 1/2 c. tapioca starch/flour

* 1 Tbsp. potato flour

* Many gluten-free recipes call for a gluten-free flour blend. You may purchase a pre-made blend or mix your own with the Rice Flour, Potato Starch, and Tapioca Flour.

Butter Cream Frosting:

* 1/2 c. butter or margarine

* 1/2 c. shortening

* 4 c. powdered sugar

* 1 tsp. vanilla

* water

1. Cream margarine and shortening.

2. Add sugar and vanilla.

3. Add about 1/4 c. water, beating until frosting is desired consistency (add more water if needed).

* Courtesy of: Gluten Intolerance Group

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Nutrition:

Calories: 116; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Total Carbs: 22g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 91mg; Potassium: 42mg;