2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. nuts

Grease a 13 x 9 pan. Mix first 5 ingredients. Boil raisins in the water, uncovered, 10 minutes. Transfer cooked raisins and liquid to a large bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg, then butter and sugar; then flour mixture. Add nuts. Bake about 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Orange frosting for bars:

2 c. confectioner's sugar
2 tbsp. orange juice
1 tbsp. melted butter

Beat in bowl until spreadable. Make sure bars are cool before icing.