Raisin-Walnut Bars

Well, these first few entries aren't going to have any pictures because I don't have my digital camera yet. Still, I want to share the recipes. This first one is from a booklet from Gooseberry Patch called Family Favorite Recipes with Sun-Maid Raisins and Dried Fruit. This was a free booklet I got online. Date 2006, not vintage, I know.

Raisin-Walnut Bars 

1 c. plus 2 T. all-purpose         1 t. vanilla extract 

  flour, divided                       1/2 t. baking powder 

1/2 c. butter, sliced and          1/4 t. ground ginger 

  softened                             1 c. walnuts, coarsely 

1-1/4 c. brown sugar, packed      chopped and divided 

3/4 c. Sun-Maid Natural           1/2 t. salt, divided 

  Raisins                               2 eggs 

    Blend one cup flour, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is evenly combined. Pat into bottom of a 13"x9" baking pan. 

    Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden. Mix remaining brown sugar, eggs, remaining flour, vanilla, baking powder, ginger and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour raisin mixture over hot crust. 

    Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden and set. Cool completely and cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

These bars turned out fantastic! I had to cook them a bit longer than the directions stated; maybe it's my oven. In any case, these are very buttery and delicious and I definitely recommend them to anyone who is not on a diet. Ha ha.