Fruit Cake Bars

Name: Fruit Cake Bars
Ingredients: 1 c. brown sugar; 1 1/4 c. water; 1/3 c. shortening; 2 c. seedless raisins; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. salt (if desired); 1 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. water; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. seedless raisins
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt (if desired)
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. water
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Mix sugar, water, shortening, raisins, spices and salt together.
2

Boil 3 minutes. Cool.
3

Dissolve soda in water and add to sugar mixture. Blend in flour, baking powder and nuts.
4

Pour into a greased 8 x 12-inch pan.
5

Bake in a 350° oven for 50 minutes. Cool in pan.
6

Cut in bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.