Spice Squares(Low Cholesterol) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1/3 c. oil
1 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. warm water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Combine the first 3 ingredients.
Boil 3 minutes in pan large enough to mix everything.
Cool, then add oil.
Mix together the soda and 1 tablespoon warm water.
Add to first mixture.
Sift together the dry ingredients; add walnuts.
Mix all with wooden spoon right in pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes in a 9 x 13-inch pan at 350\u00b0.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar when cool.