Patty Johnson Raisin Bars
Yep, I did a batch of peanut butter and a batch of chocolate chip. And a batch of something my mom always called "Patty Johnson Raisin Bars". My dad worked with a guy named Mac Johnson, and his wife gave the recipe to my mom, and thus they have remained named.
PJRBs
1 c sugar 1 c molasses 1 c shortening cream together, add 2 eggs 2 c raisins combine and stir in 4 1/2 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t salt 1 t cinamon 1/2 t nutmeg 1/4 t ground clove 1/4 t ground ginger (my addition)
Chill dough, divide into four parts. Roll each part into roughly 4" wide sheets (about a foot or so long). Place on cookie sheets and bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes. I frost with a simple confectioners sugar glaze while still warm. Slice into bars.
You could also add nuts, and other dried or candied fruit.