1/2 c Shortening 3/4 c Brown Sugar 2 ea Eggs; Large 1/2 c Molasses 1 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached 3/4 t Cinnamon; Ground 1/2 t Baking Soda 1/2 t Nutmeg; Ground 1/2 t Cloves; Ground 1/4 t Salt 1 1/2 c Raisins 1/2 c Nuts; Chopped Cream shortening and brown sugar till fluffy; blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add molasses; beat well. Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Spread in greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degreed F. for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly; sift powdered sugar over the top. Cool thoroughly; cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.