APPLE WALNUT SQUARES


½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ cups finely chopped peeled Tart apples
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg. Combine 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 X 9 X 2 in. baking pan. Combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon & vanilla; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 min. or until golden brown. Cool, cut into squares. Yield: 12-16 servings.