Spiced Raisin Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. slivered almonds
3 large eggs
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (15 oz.) box raisins
1/4 c. chopped apple
2 c. packed brown sugar

Preparation

In large bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, soda, salt and pepper until blended.
Finely chop raisins, almonds and apple.
Add to flour mixture and mix well (with hands is easiest).
In large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until thick and pale.
Stir into flour mixture and mix well.
Chill 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Form into 1-inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Let cool on sheet 1 minute before removing.