1 stick butter
1/2 c. raisins
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 egg

Grease pan. Simmer raisins in 1/2 cup water until soft and plump. Drain water; save 2 tablespoons. Melt butter in large pan. Remove from heat and add sugar and 2 tablespoons of reserved water raisins were simmered in. Stir in flour, soda, and spices. Add egg and beat well. Add raisins, stirring lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bars spring back when touched.