1 c. water
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Put water, butter, sugar and raisins in a saucepan, boil for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool. When mixture is cool, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Grease and flour a large jelly roll pan, having 1-inch sides.

Spread the batter in the pan and bake in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until cookies are done. Glaze with a thin powdered sugar frosting or cover with a thicker frosting. Also good unfrosted. When cool, cut into squares.