RAISIN SPICE BARS

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My Great Aunt gave this recipe to my grandma many many years ago. I made it all the time as a kid, and still remains one of my favorite bar recipes.

Provided by Amy Cook Provstgaard

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c raisins
2 c water
1/2 c shortening/butter/margarine
1 c sugar
2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 beaten egg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Boil 1 cup raisins and 2 cups water for 3 minutes. Drain juice and save.
  • 2. Cream 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Add 2 cups flour and 1/4 tsp. salt and mix well.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix beaten egg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add to the flour mixture along with 1 cup of the raisin juice and mix well. Stir in raisins after that is mixed.
  • 4. Spread dough to corners of greased 9x13 cake pan or a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
  • 5. Frost while hot with a powdered sugar frosting or cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

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