sneaky cookie bars

Name: Sneaky Cookie Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup(s) non fat dry milk powder; 1/2 cup(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each nutmeg, cloves and salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup(s) each vegetable oil and applesauce; 2 cup(s) cooked green or yellow wax beans (16 oz. can of either one)); 3/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup(s) currants, or raisins or cranberries; 2 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Feb 12, 2012

These cookie bars will satisfy even the pickiest eater who doesn't like vegetables- no need to tell them they are made with green beans. Great made with other cooked veggies too! Try with cooked beets- makes red bars for Valentines Day.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield makes 24

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup non fat dry milk powder
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each nutmeg, cloves and salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup each vegetable oil and applesauce
2 cups cooked green or yellow wax beans (16 oz. can of either one))
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup currants, or raisins or cranberries
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

How To Make sneaky cookie bars

Step 1

Sift together the first 8 ingredients in mixing bowl until blended. Place egg, oil, applesauce and beans in blender; blend until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into greased 8x12 inch pan. Bake at 350^ for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when slightly warm. Cut into bars. --- Note: If desired make a thin powdered sugar and lemon icing and drizzle over top. (I use this method).
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