Poor Boys

Boil 1 cup raisins in 2 cups water.  Take off stove.  Add 1/2 c. butter.  Let cool.  

Sift together:

2 c. flour

1 c. sugar

1 tsp. soda

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. cinnamon

Add and beat:

raisin mixture

1 egg

May add 1/2 c. nuts if desired.

Bake on greased jelly roll sheet at 350 for 15-18 minutes.

Glaze with powdered sugar icing while still hot.