1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sour milk
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar. Add rest of ingredients and beat 2 minutes. Pour into shallow pan. Bake 25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cool and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut in squares or bars.