APPLE BARS

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 cups chopped apples

Topping:

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions:

1. Cream shortening and sugars.
2. Add eggs, then dry ingredients alternately with water and chopped apples. Mix thoroughly.
3. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
4. Sprinkle with the topping ingredients.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.