Cinnamon Raisin Coffee Flavored Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soft shortening
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• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup very strong hot coffee (I make it twice as strong as I normally would.)
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup seedless raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (your choice)

Directions:

Cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and egg. Stir in the hot coffee. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Blend in the seedless raisins and nuts.

Pour into a 10 x 10 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Source: From Betty Crocker cookbook 1957. It has been slightly modified by me.

By Elaine from Belle Plaine, IA