Old Fashioned Raisin Bars

Prep: 15 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total: 27 min
Serving: Makes 4 dozen bars

These bars are tender, moist and full of spice! When cooled, they can be dusted with powdered sugar or frosted.

In a saucepan, heat raisins and water to boiling; remove from heat.
Stir in shortening then cool to lukewarm.
Mix in sugar and egg.
Combine sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; blend into raisin mixture.
Add nuts.
Pour into a prepared 9x13 baking pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.