1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. water
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine raisins, water and butter in saucepan. Heat to boiling point. Cool. Mix flour, soda, salt and spices. Add dry ingredients, sugar, oats and nuts to raisin mixture. Mix well and chill 1 hour. Make into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten with glass dipped in granulated sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.