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They keep well in the freezer for last-minute contributions to a bake sale or potluck. -—Carla Hodenfield, New Town, North Dakota INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped walnuts FROSTING: 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup half-and-half cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar Coarsely chopped walnuts, optional DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan, bring water and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and raisins. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with 1/3 cup batter each. 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