Raisin Spice Bars

Name: Raisin Spice Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: 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

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By Amy Cook Provstgaard
@amypro83

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

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
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How to Make Raisin Spice Bars

Step-by-Step

Boil 1 cup raisins and 2 cups water for 3 minutes. Drain juice and save.
Cream 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Add 2 cups flour and 1/4 tsp. salt and mix well.
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.
Spread dough to corners of greased 9x13 cake pan or a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
Frost while hot with a powdered sugar frosting or cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

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