2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs

3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins

In separate bowl mix 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 cup hot water. Stir. Then add to all of the ingredients. Bake in 350 degree oven on 2 cookie sheets, ungreased, 10 minutes or until done. When cool cut into bars and put icing on if you like.