RAISIN SPICE BARS

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My Great Aunt gave this recipe to my grandma many many years ago. I made it all the time as a kid, and still remains one of my favorite bar recipes.

Provided by Amy Cook Provstgaard

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c raisins
2 c water
1/2 c shortening/butter/margarine
1 c sugar
2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 beaten egg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Boil 1 cup raisins and 2 cups water for 3 minutes. Drain juice and save.
  • 2. Cream 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Add 2 cups flour and 1/4 tsp. salt and mix well.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix beaten egg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add to the flour mixture along with 1 cup of the raisin juice and mix well. Stir in raisins after that is mixed.
  • 4. Spread dough to corners of greased 9x13 cake pan or a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
  • 5. Frost while hot with a powdered sugar frosting or cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

Cvxz Zxvc
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These bars are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, gooey, and delicious.


Cella Mark
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I love the way these bars smell when they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Suleiman Abdulrazak
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Hal Hutchens
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars easily. They turned out great and my family loved them.


AlMirah Enterprises
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit at parties.


Ariyne Ahmed Nahim
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I made these bars for my kids' lunchboxes and they were a hit! They're healthy and delicious, and they're easy to pack.


Masrur Siyam
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Yum! These bars are perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and spicy flavor.


theTurN Up
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the combination of raisins, spices, and oats. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Naqash Abbasi
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I thought I'd give these bars a try. I'm so glad I did! The raisins are perfectly balanced by the spices, and the oat topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Monique Lane
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These bars were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Eunick Pandeya
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I made these raisin spice bars for my family and they loved them! The bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was just right, not too sweet and not too spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Irfan Asim
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These Raisin Spice Bars are incredibly delicious! The flavors of the raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg blend perfectly together, and the texture is moist and tender. I love the crunchy oat topping, too. I'll definitely be making these again soon!