Creamy Raisin Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (part butter)
2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins
1 jar maraschino cherries
2/3 c. nuts

Preparation

Melt shortening; remove from heat.
Blend in flour and salt. Slowly add milk.
Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add slowly the powdered sugar and vanilla.
Add raisins. Beat until thick enough to spread.
Add cherries and nuts.
A good icing for spice layer cake.