Raisin-Walnut Bars

1 c. plus 2 T. all-purpose flour, divided

1/2 c. butter, sliced and softened

1-1/4 c. brown sugar, packed and divided

1/2 t. salt, divided

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla extract

1/2 t. baking powder

1/4 t. ground ginger

1 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped

3/4 c. Sun-Maid Natural Raisins

Blend one cup flour, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is evenly combined. Pat into bottom of a 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden. Mix remaining brown sugar, eggs, remaining flour, vanilla, baking powder, ginger and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour raisin mixture over hot crust. Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden and set. Cool completely and cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

Fill a cookie jar with Raisin-Walnut Bars. A welcome gift for a new moms, college students and newlyweds. Don’t forget to include the recipe too!