VEGAN ORANGE-RAISIN BAR COOKIE RECIPE ( these have ALWAYS beenVegan)

These are wonderful and fresh tasting little cookies..makes on 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan..the size depends on you.


2cups raisins
3 cups water
Add both to a small pan and simmer for 30 mins, covered.
There should be 2 cups liquid left ( if less add more hot, boiled water.)
Add 4 tbsp vegan  margarine/shortening and  remove from heat, allowing the fat to melt.
Allow this to cool.

In a large bowl mix:
4 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp grated nutmeg (optional)
2 cups packed brown sugar

Add the cooled raisins and melted fat-water mix, and mix well to combine.
Then spread this over the base of the greased pan.

Bake 25-35 mins in preheated 350f oven until golden brown on top.

Remove from heat and spread over the following frosting while the cookie dough is still hot.

2 cups icing/powdered sugar
juice & zest from 2 large oranges (zest first then juice)
2tbsp vegan margarine
Beat well until smooth and spreadable.

Allow the cookie base to cool down to temp. to be handled and then cut into pieces.
DO NOT ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CUTTING INTO PIECES OR THEY WILL BREAK UP.
Allow to cool completely, in the pan, before serving.