Pan: 18 By 26-Inch Sheet Pan Temperature: 350 F. Oven

1. Blend Sugar, Shortening, Baking Soda, Eggs, Nutmeg, And Cinnamon In Mixer Bowl At Low Speed 1 To 2 Minutes Or Until Well Blended. Scrape Down Bowl.

2. Add Molasses, Water, And Raisins; Mix At Medium Speed Until Blended.

3. Add Flour, Gradually; Mix At Low Speed Only Until Ingredients Are Combined.

4. Divide Dough Into 12 Pieces Weighing About 1 Lb Each; Form Into Strips About 24 Inches Long. Place 3 Strips On Each Lightly Greased Pan. Press Strips Down Until Each Is 3 Inches Wide. (See Recipe Card H-G-3).

5. Bake About 18 Minutes Or Until Done.

6. Loosen Baked Strips From Pans While Still Warm; Cut Each Strip Into 16 Bars.