RAISIN SPICE BARS
2 c all-purpose flour		1/2 c shortening or cooking oil
1 tsp baking soda		1 c water
1 tsp cinnamon			1/2 c sugar
1 tsp nutmeg			1/2 c honey
1 tsp ground cloves		1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 tsp salt			3/4 c chopped walnuts
1 c raisins			powdered sugar

Greaase a 15x10x1 baking pan.  Stir together flour, baking soda,
spices, and salt.  In a 2-quart saucepan combine raisins, shortening
or oil, and water.  Bring to a boil.  Remove from heat.  Cool for 10
minutes.  Stir in sugar, honey, and egg.  Add dry ingredients,
stirring until smooth.  Stir in walnuts.  Turn into pan and bake at
350 for 18 to 20 minutes.  Cool on a wire rack.  Sprinkle powdered
sugar over top.  Cut into bars.