Grampy'S Molasses Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening, melted
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon and cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg and allspice
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream together sugar, eggs, shortening, molasses and then milk. Add vanilla and lemon.
Sift dry ingredients; add to liquids.
Put into a 9 x 13-inch greased and floured pan.
Cook at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool; cut into squares.