Coffee Bar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening or margarine and sugar together; beat in egg until light.
2. 2
   Sift dry ingredients together.
3. 3
   Add half of hot coffee to creamed mixture, then dry ingredients and finally remaining coffee; stir until well blended after each addition. Fold in raisins and nuts.
4. 4
   Spread batter in greased 9 x 14 x 1/2-inch jelly
5. 5
   roll pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. When cool, spread with frosting made by combining
7. 7
   1 tablespoon butter and 1 cup confectioners sugar with enough cold coffee to moisten.
8. 8
   Cut into 3/4 x 2-inch bars.