Spice Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. raisins
2 eggs

Preparation

In a small pan, simmer water, raisins and shortening for 20 minutes with lid on; cool.
Add remaining ingredients.
Mix well and spread on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes.