Raisin bars

Raisin bars

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/4 c
• butter or margarine - 1/3 c
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flaked coconut - 1/2 c
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• all-purpose flour - 1 c
• large eggs - 2 item
• powdered sugar - 1 c
• lemon juice - 2 tsp
• orange juice - 2 Tbsp
• grated orange rind - 1 Tbsp
• raisins, chopped - 3/4 c

How to make raisin bars:

Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in 1/3 cup butter with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Combine eggs and next 8 ingredients, stirring until blended. Pour over crust. Bake batter at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes.

Combine 2 teaspoons orange juice, lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons of softened butter in a small bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Pour mixture over hot layer. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months, if desired. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts.