Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
2 sticks margarine
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Boil raisins and water for 5 minutes and let cool.
Cream the margarine and sugar together; add eggs and vanilla.
Beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
Add to creamed mixture, blending well.
Stir in raisins and 1 cup chopped nuts may be added, if desired.
Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.