Frosted Delights - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white raisins
1 c. water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Place raisins and water in small saucepan.
Bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes.
Cool slightly and add soda to pan; mix.
Set aside.