Raisin Cinnamon Bars

These are really good for a sweet tooth. They are relativly low in fat and sodium. You could add chopped nuts too, but I prefer them without.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter, soft
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup brewed coffee, hot
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

• ICING

• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 -5  teaspoons water

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add egg and mix well. Gradually beat in coffee.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add to the coffee mixture; mix well. Stir in raisins.
3. Transfer to a 13x9x2-inch baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Bake at 350 degrees 18-20 minutes, until edges pull away from sides of pan and toothpick comes out clean.
4. Cool 5 minutes.
5. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla and enough water to make it spreading consistency. Spread on warm bars.