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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2.
Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
Stir frequently until smooth.
Remove from heat, and let cool.
3.
Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring constantly until well blended.
In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, melted chocolate and vanilla.
Add to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
4.
Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter.
Fold in chopped walnuts.
Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
5.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean.
Let cool in pan before cutting.
Applesauce Walnut Bars
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2.
Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
Stir frequently until smooth.
Remove from heat, and let cool.
3.
Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring constantly until well blended.
In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, melted chocolate and vanilla.
Add to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
4.
Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter.
Fold in chopped walnuts.
Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
5.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean.
Let cool in pan before cutting.
RATE THIS RECIPE!
Normal
20 - 30 min
Very cheap 
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