1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 to 1 c. nuts

Simmer shortening, sugar, water, salt and raisins 8 to 10 minutes to plump raisins. Cool. Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Spread on greased and floured cookie sheet with sides or jelly roll pan. Cut into bars. Frost with powdered sugar and water icing.