Cinnamon Coffee Bars

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup coffee
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Cream shortening, brown sugar, and egg.

Stir the coffee gradually into a combined mixture of flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir into the shortening mixture. Blend in the raisins and chopped nuts. Spread into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Spread a thin icing on top.

Icing:
Use enough powdered sugar to dissolve in 1 teaspoon of melted butter, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and a little milk.