Spicy Orange Diamonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream together shortening,brown sugar and eggs.
Blend in grated orange peel and orange juice.
Stir together thoroughlythe flour,baking soda,spices and 1/2 tsp salt.
Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Stir in rasins and nuts.
Spread in greased 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch baking pan.
Bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes.
Cool,cut into diamonds or bars.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.