Raisin Nut Cake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cook raisins until soft; set aside.
2. 2
   Sift together flour and all the spices and salt.
3. 3
   Add brown sugar and mix in well.
4. 4
   Add shortening.
5. 5
   Mix like pie dough.
6. 6
   Add nuts and raisins.
7. 7
   Mix.
8. 8
   Add sour milk and baking soda.
9. 9
   Mix together.
10. 10
    Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350° for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool.
12. 12
    Cut into bars.
13. 13
    Thin powdered sugar can be put on while still warm, before cutting.