Applesauce, Date And Raisin Squares Recipe

• 1 c. Flour
• 3 Tbsp. Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Allspice
• 1/3 c. Raisins
• 6 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, see note
• 1 Tbsp. Shortening, melted
• 3/4 c. Dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 lrg Large eggs
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. Applesauce
• 1/3 c. Pitted dates, coarsely minced Confectioner's sugar, optional

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