1 c. seedless raisins
1/2 c. salad oil or shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional
1 c. water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves

Combine raisins and water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add salad oil. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in sugar and egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Beat into raisin mixture. Stir in nuts. Grease 9 x 13 inch pan and pour in mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. When cool, dust with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.