Raisin Bars

Contributed byMerry Ann Sauls
Stacked raisin bars dusted with powdered sugar and topped with walnuts on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour (plus 2 T., divided)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cup raisins
Yield: 36 Squares
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Thoroughly blend the margarine, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Pat evenly in a 9 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Beat eggs. Add 1 cup brown sugar, vanilla, 2 tablespoons flour, salt and baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Blend in raisins and chopped walnuts. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Serves 36 (1 1/2-Inch) squares. 

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