Apple Bars
["2 c. brown sugar", "3/4 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "2 c. flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. chopped apples", "nuts (optional)"]
["Combine in order given. Spread in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Glaze or frost, if desired."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "apples", "nuts"]