Fruit Bar Cookies

Name: Fruit Bar Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 c. raisins; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. hot water; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1 beaten egg; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Mix together and boil five minutes the sugar, raisins, shortening and hot water.
2

Then add spices and mix well.
3

Allow to cool to lukewarm.
4

Then add the beaten egg.
5

Sift dry ingredients and add to cooled mixture.
6

Stir well.
7

Add dates and nuts.
8

Mix well.
9

Spread in a greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake at 350° for about 25 to 30 minutes.
10

Frost and cut into squares.