Applesauce & Walnut Squares With A Streusel Topping

• Batter
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup moist golden raisin (optional)
• Streusel Topping
• 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold butter (stick not spread)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0F.
2. Line a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan with foil, letting it extend above pan at the ends.
3. Grease foil in the pan with oil or margarine.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except the flour, walnuts and raisins. With mixer on medium speed, blend ingredients.
5. Switch mixer to low speed and beat in the flour - just until blended.
6. Fold walnuts and raisins (optional) into the batter. Turn into the prepared pan. Set aside.
7. Make the streusel topping: Put brown sugar, flour, butter (cut into small pieces), cinnamon and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork until crumbly; add walnuts.
8. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for about 2 hours for easy cutting.
9. Lift foil by ends onto a cutting board. Cut into squares; discard foil.
10. Serve with coffee, tea, milk or mulled cider. These are also awfully good with a little scoop of ice cream and a glass of warmed brandy.
11. Cook's Tip: If desired, sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of streusel.
12. Storing Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/applesauce-walnut-squares-with-a-streusel-topping-331641 (may not work)