1 c. raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 to 1 c. nuts (optional)
2 well beaten eggs (1 yolk removed)
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil raisins in water until you have 1 cup juice. While still warm, add shortening.

Sift dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add beaten eggs and vanilla to the warm water. Add dry ingredients. Add raisins and nuts.

Bake in a jelly roll pan that is greased for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Either frost with powdered sugar frosting or dust with powdered sugar. Quick and easy to make.