Old Fashioned Raisin Bars Recipe

• 1 c. raisins
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 x egg, slightly beaten
• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 c. nuts
• 1/4 tsp salt

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