Raisin Bars

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Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg and cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Icing:
1-1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
Cover raisins with water; cook until tender and drain. Reserve 3/4 cup of the liquid.

Mix remainder of ingredients and add alternately with raisin liquid to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and 1 cup or less chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes. Spread with Powdered Sugar Icing.