1 tbsp. liquid sweetener or 1/2 c. Sweet Ten
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 egg
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
Nutmeats (opt.)

Soak raisins overnight. Use drained water for the 3/4 cup water. Combine first 7 ingredients. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from fire. Add in order given: egg, oatmeal, flour, soda, flavorings and nuts. Bake in bars, 9"x13" pan at 350 degrees.