Saucepan Raisin Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine shortening, sugar, water, raisins, spices and salt in saucepan.
Heat gently, then boil three minutes.
Let cool.
Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder into cooled mixture; mix together.
Add vanilla and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Drizzle powdered sugar glaze or frost with favorite frosting.
Cut into small squares or slim slices.