3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/3 c. flour
1 level tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. hot water
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream first 3 ingredients. Sift together the dry ingredients. Alternately add dry ingredients and hot water. Add raisins and vanilla. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. You may vary recipe by adding 1 cup cut up nuts.