1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c. shortening (soft)
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 c. raisins

Sift together first 4 dry ingredients into bowl. Add shortening, sugar, water, and vanilla; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Blend in oats and raisins. Spread batter evenly in greased 11 x 7 inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut into bars.