Fruit Bar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix together and boil five minutes the sugar, raisins, shortening and hot water.
Then add spices and mix well.
Allow to cool to lukewarm.
Then add the beaten egg.
Sift dry ingredients and add to cooled mixture.
Stir well.
Add dates and nuts.
Mix well.
Spread in a greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 25 to 30 minutes.
Frost and cut into squares.