Old-Fashioned Raisin Bars

...I just love raisin Bars.....

Old-fashioned Raisin Bars

1 cup seedless raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup salad oil or shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 3/4 cup sifted flour
4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup English Walnuts, chopped

Heat raisins and water to boiling point. Add egg and oil. Sift dry ingredients and add. Add nutmeats. Bake in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan 20 minutes at 375 degrees. cool and cut in squares. Makes 2 dozen.

Icing

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Combine sugar, water , and cream of tartar. Boil until clear. Cool. Stir in confectioners sugar. Pour on cooled cookies.