Matrimony Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt