Applesauce Brownies

1 Cup shortening
3 1-oz squares baking chocolate
2 Cups sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1 Cup sweetened applesauce
2 Teaspoons vanilla
2 Cups flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup chopped nuts

- Melt shortening and chocolate together in the top of a double broiler. Blend in sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread in a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Cool in a pan. Cut into aquares and roll in sifted powdered sugar.