Monday, January 19, 2015

Raisin Bars

Here is an old favorite recipe from my childhood.  Every Sunday before church my mom (Nell Andersen) would have each of us kids make something for dinner. It was so easy because everyone did their part and our Sunday dinners were the best!  This was one of our Sunday dinner favorites.  I just found it in a pile of papers and had to post it.  I will be making it soon and post a picture.

Bring to a boil to soften raisins:
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water

In a mixing bowl combine:
1 c. sugar or brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg

Add:
3/4 c. raisin liquid
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. soda
1/2 t. salt

Add:
2 cups flour
boiled raisin
chopped walnuts if desired

Grease and flour a cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until done.  Ice with a powdered sugar glaze (glaze recipe coming soon!)  Cut into squares and serve.




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