Raisin Bars

Raisin Bars Categories: Cookies Yield: 16 servings

1 c Raisins, dark or golden 1/2 c Unsweetened apple juice 1 c Whole wheat flour 1/2 ts Baking soda 1 ts Baking powder 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg 1/4 ts Ground cloves 1   Egg 2 tb Vegetable oil Orange rind; grated

In a saucepan, combine the raisins and apple juice. Bring to a boil and cool.

Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, egg and vegetable oil together. Add the raisin mixture and blend thoroughly.

Spread the mixture into a lightly-oiled 8-inch-square pan. Sprinkle on the grated orange rind.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Cool in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars. Makes 16.

Enjoy.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group