Nut-Raisin Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. soft shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients 3 times.
Mix white and brown sugars. Add shortening; stir to blend well.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix to smooth batter.
Add dry ingredients; mix well.
Add chopped nuts and raisins; blend well.
Spread dough in a thin layer in a 2 x 9 x 13-inch baking pan (well-greased and floured).
Bake for 25 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool 5 minutes; cut into bars.
This is a quick, easy, \"stand-by\" recipe.