Italian Chocolate Nut Cookies

1/2 c Margarine

2/3 c Cocoa, unsweetened

2 c Light brown sugar

1/2 c Water

2 1/2 c Wholewheat flour

1 1/2 ts Baking powder

2 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Cloves or allspice

1 c Finely chopped almonds

1 c Raisins

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine first four ingredients in a pot. Heat slowly, stirring till the mixture resembles a syrup. Let cool to room temperature. Combine flour with baking powder & spices. Pour in chocolate syrup & work into a stiff batter. Add almonds & raisins. Form into balls no larger than 1-inch & arrange on cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4

dozen.