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Apple Walnut Squares

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg. Combine

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flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and
mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in apples. Spread batter into
a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Combine brown sugar,
walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter. Bake at
350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into
squares.

Yield: 12-16 servings.