1/3 c. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. raisins (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Melt shortening in a 1 quart saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and raisins. Spread batter in pan and bake 30 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into squares. Yields about 16.

This recipe is nice to use with those who have allergies to chocolate.