Spicy Applesauce Brownies

1/2 c Shortening

1 1/4 c Granulated Sugar

2 ea Eggs; Large

1/2 c Applesauce

2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate; *

1 t Vanilla

1 c Flour; Unbleached

1 t Baking Powder

1/2 t Salt

1/2 t Cinnamon; Ground

1/2 c Walnuts; Chopped

---GLAZE

--- 3/4 c Powdered Sugar; Sifted

1/8 t Cinnamon; Ground

1 x Milk

* Chocolate should be melted and cooled. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cream shortening and granulated sugar; beat in eggs. Blend in applesauce, chocolate, and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 t cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in chopped walnuts. Spread in greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Combine powdered sugar, 1/8 t cinnamon, and enough milk ( about 4 t) til of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over slightly warm brownies. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 36 brownies.