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Old Fashioned Raisin Bars
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 24
An easy to mix raisin bar cookie.
Ingredients:
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Directions:
1. Boil raisins and water; remove from heat and add shortening and soda to melt.
2. Add dry ingredients and nuts.
3. Spread on cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes at 375°F.
4. If desired, top with a thin powdered sugar icing. Cut into bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com