1/2 c  Butter Or Margarine;Softened

    1/2 c  Brown Sugar; Packed

    1/2 c  Molasses

      1 ea Egg; Large

  1 1/2 c  Flour; Unbleached

  1 1/2 t  Baking Powder

      1 t  Ginger; Ground

    1/2 t  Salt

    1/4 t  Baking Soda

    1/3 c  ;Water

    1/2 c  Raisins

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      1 x  Powdered Sugar

  In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and
  brown sugar till mixture is light and fluffy.  Add molasses and egg; beat
  well.  Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking
  soda.  Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water; mix
  well.  Stir in raisins.  Pour mixture into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking
  pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.  Cool thoroughly; sift
  powdered sugar on the top and cut into bars.
  Makes 36 bars.