Raisin Nut Squares

Ingredients

• 1 c raisins
• 2 c water
• 12 c shortening 1 stick oleo
• 1 c sugar
• 2 c flour
• 1 tsp soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 egg
• 12 c chopped nuts

Directions

1. Cook raisins with water for 15 minutes
2. Drain raisins but save 1 cup liquid
3. Usually at the end of 15 minutes you have 1 cup liquid so it is just right to add 12 cup shortening to this Then wait until it cools