4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. dark brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 (15 oz.) box raisins
2 c. water
4 tbsp. flour, heaping
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cut shortening into dry ingredients as for pie crust. Add eggs last and mix with a fork. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. Put 1/2 mixture in pan and press down. Mix flour and water to make a paste. Add raisins, sugar and vanilla. Cook this mixture until thick. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Pour over bottom crumbs while hot. Sprinkle 1 cup of nuts on top (optional). Sprinkle rest of crumbs on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into small squares to serve. Yields 24 servings.