Creamy Raisin Icing
["1/2 c. shortening (part butter)", "2 1/2 Tbsp. flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. milk", "3 c. sifted powdered sugar", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. raisins", "1 jar maraschino cherries", "2/3 c. nuts"]
["Melt shortening; remove from heat.", "Blend in flour and salt. Slowly add milk.", "Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat.", "Add slowly the powdered sugar and vanilla.", "Add raisins. Beat until thick enough to spread.", "Add cherries and nuts.", "A good icing for spice layer cake."]
["shortening", "flour", "salt", "milk", "powdered sugar", "vanilla", "raisins", "maraschino cherries", "nuts"]