Apple-Orange Brownies

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INGREDIENTS

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Orange Glaze

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

In a saucepan combine brown sugar and butter. Heat and stir until butter is melted. Stir in egg, applesauce, orange peel, and vanilla. Stir applesauce mixture and nuts into dry ingredients.

Spread batter into a greased 12 x 7-1/2 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until done. While warm, top with Orange Glaze. Cut into bars.

ORANGE GLAZE - Stir together 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.