Italian Chocolate Nut Cookiescookies 1/2 cup Margarine 2/3 cup Cocoa; unsweetened 2 cups Light brown sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 1/2 cups Wholewheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder 2 teaspoons Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Cloves or allspice 1 cup Finely chopped almonds 1 cup 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. Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations" |
