Snickerdoodle Bars

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce (50/0)

• 6 tablespoons butter (270/12)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (0/0)

• 6 tablespoons egg whites (or 2 large eggs) (50/0)

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (24/0)

• 2 3/4 cups flour (700/36)

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS for SCONES:

1. Preheat oven to 350º degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.  Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Cream for 1-2 minutes longer.

3. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, just until combined.

4. Spread evenly into an 8" x 8" baking pan (prepared if necessary). If desired, sprinkle top with cinnamon sugar..

5. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool down for additional 30 minutes.

6. Cut. Serve. Devour. Store in an airtight container for up to one week (if they last that long).

Total Calories/Points: 1,094/48