Oatmeal Raisin Cookies V Recipe

In a small saucepan combine the raisins and the water. Cook over medium heat until just boiling then remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In a large bowl mix together the melted margarine sugar and eggs. Stir in the vanilla raisins and the raisin water. Sift together the flour baking powder baking soda cinnamon and cloves; stir into the egg mixture. Then stir in the oatmeal. If the batter seems too runny let it sit for 5 minutes.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven.