2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. juice from cooked raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins, cooked in 1 1/2 c. water

Add shortening and baking soda to hot juice. Mix together dry ingredients and add to juice mixture. Stir in raisins (may add nuts too, if desired). Spread on a cookie sheet with sides. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Ice while hot with thin powdered sugar frosting. Cut in bars after cooled.