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Raisin Spice Bars

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Cook Time : 24min
Course : Cakes, Cookies and Candy
Special : Easy, For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Back to School
 
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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup raisins, golden or dark
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • dash ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

PREPARATION:

Combine raisins and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in oil; cool to lukewarm. Stir in the sugar and beaten egg. Sift together dry ingredients; with a wooden spoon beat into the raisin mixture. Stir in chopped nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18 to 24 minutes. Cool in pan then cut into bars. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Makes about 24 bars.

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