2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour, unsifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Cover raisins with cold water and boil at least 5 minutes (to plump). Drain and let cool. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition. Sift dry ingredient and add to creamed mixture. Add cooled raisins. Fold in thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.

Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan. Then cut in squares.