Mona-Lisa Italian Chocolate Nut Cookies

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 Cup(s) margarine
 * 2/3 Cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
 * 2 Cup(s) light brown sugar
 * 1/2 Cup(s) water
 * 2 1/2 Cup(s) wholewheat flour
 * 1 1/2 Teaspoon(s) baking powder
 * 2 Teaspoon(s) cinnamon
 * 1 Teaspoon(s) cloves
 * 1 Cup(s) finely chopped almonds
 * 1 Cup(s) raisins

Directions
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.