RAISIN SQUARES

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This recipe has been passed down through our family and is a favourite. The base and topping are of a shortbread consistency.

Provided by Nanna D

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 16 squares, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups raisins
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder and sugar; cut in butter as for pie pastry;
  • Add beaten egg.
  • Keep 1/2 the mixture to sprinkle on top and put remaining half in square cake pan and press down.
  • In a saucepan, mix raisins, flour, sugar and salt. Pour boiling water over all and cook over medium heat until thickened. Cool mixture to lukewarm.
  • Pour raisin mixture over the cooked mixture.
  • Sprinkle with reserved mixture and bake for 1/2 hour at 350.
  • Cut in squares while it is cooling.

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