Applesauce-Cocoa Squares

1 c Flour

3/4 c Sugar

1/2 c Cocoa; divided

2 ts Baking powder

1/2 c Skim milk

1/4 c Applesauce

1 ts Vanilla

3/4 c Packed brown sugar

1 3/4 c Hot water

Combine flour, sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, and baking powder in mixing bowl. In separate bowl, combine milk, applesauce and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Spoon batter into greased 8 inch square bakingpan. Combine brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa and water. Pour over batter. Bake at 350 40 mintues. Remove from oven; cool in pan. Cut into squares. Source: Milwaukee Journal. -----