1 c. butter
3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. raisins
2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla together, beat till fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix well, fold in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven. Place cookies in upper third of oven. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on racks. "Yummy!"

Also chocolate chips may be substituted for the raisins.