Apple Walnut Squares

This is adapted from a Taste of Home recipe.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 1 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups  peeled tart apples, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1  cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (packed if you want it sweeter)
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl.
2. Add egg.
3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl.
4. Gradually add to shortening mixture.
5. Stir in apples and raisins.
6. Spread batter into a 9x13 baking pan lined with parchment paper (if not using parchment paper, use a greased 9x13 pan).
7. Combine brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool before cutting into squares.