1 c. raisins
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 slightly beaten egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. nuts

Combine raisins and water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in sugar and egg. Sift together dry ingredients. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until done. Cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar. Makes about 2 dozen.