1 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. flour

Combine raisins and boiling water. Allow to stew for 10 minutes, then drain reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Cream shortening and sugar. Add reserved liquid, egg, spices and dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in raisins by hand. Bake in a greased 9 x 13 or 11 x 17 inch pan at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, cool. Frost with powdered sugar frosting. Cut into bars.