Applesauce Cookie Bars

1/2 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. applesauce-add 1 tsp baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Mix soda in applesauce and add to mixture alternately with other dry ingredients. Mix in nuts and chips. Bake in 13x9 in. greased pan at 350* for 25 minutes. When cooled add glaze icing over top.

Powdered sugar icing:
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. milk.

In a mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Stir in additional milk 1 tsp. at a time until it reaches drizzling consistency.