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Using a combination of margarine and apple sauce instead of butter significantly reduces the amount of fat and cholesterol in baked goods.  Apple sauce adds flavor and moisture, so your treats won’t taste dry.

Keep bar cookies fresh longers by cutting and serving only the amount needed.  Store the remaining uncut bars, tightly covered, right in the baking pan.  This reduces the amount of cut surfaces exposed to the air and prevents them from drying out.