Spice Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
2. 2
   Spray a 10 x 15-inch cookie sheet with sides or a jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray (Pam) or grease pan.
3. 3
   Combine first 9 ingredients (flour- cloves) in large bowl and stir to combine.
4. 4
   Stir in nuts (if using) and raisins.
5. 5
   Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a knife or spatula.
6. 6
   Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. 7
   Cool bars in pan on rack for 10 minutes while preparing icing.
8. 8
   To prepare icing: blend powdered sugar with water in a small bowl until smooth.
9. 9
   When bars cooled for ten minutes or so, spread icing over bars.
10. 10
    Let bars finish cooling before cutting.