Raisin Cookie Bars

Here is a recipe handed down for generations from Grandmother Bessie Olsen. My mother used to make this treat for us after school. We loved to come home to the smell of raisin bars.

4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cloves
1 tsp salt
1 t. baking powder
1 t. soda
1 c. walnuts
Mix all dry ingredients.

In a sauce pan cook on low for 30 minutes:
3 c. water
1 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
After this mixture cools add the dry ingredients and 2 eggs.

Pour on large greased cookie sheet 17x13. Bake for 30 minutes
at 350.

When the bars are still warm glaze with the following:
2 T. Margarine
4 T. Canned Milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix together and add powdered sugar to make a medium paste.

Let cool. Cut into bars. These keep well in the freezer.