Chewy Oatmeal Squares - serves 18

1/2 cup vegetable oil
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 4 1/2-ounces jar strained applesauce(baby food)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray a 9-inch square pan with vegetable oil spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine oil, brown sugar, applesauce and vanilla. Add oats, walnuts, baking powder, and cinamon. Mix until blended.
Press mixture evenly and firmly into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Cut into 36 squares while hot. Allow to cool in pan. Store in an airtight container.