HOLIDAY COOKIE BARS

3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
2 tbsp. skim milk
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/3 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. powdered sugar (for topping)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a 13x9x2 inch pan. Set aside.

Combine brown sugar and oil in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Mix in milk; set aside.

Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cloves. Add slowly to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Spread evenly in pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 23-26 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan.

Cut into bars, about 2x1 1/2 inches. Sift powdered sugar over bars.

Makes 3 dozen cookie bars