Mona Lisa Italian Chocolate Nut Cookies

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan. Makes 4 dozen.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup margarine
 * ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 * 2 cups light brown sugar
 * ½ cup water
 * 2½ cups wholewheat flour
 * 1½ teaspoons baking powder
 * 2 teaspoons cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon cloves
 * 1 cup finely chopped almonds
 * 1 cup raisins

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Combine first four ingredients in a pot.
 * 3) Heat slowly, stirring till the mixture resembles a syrup.
 * 4) Let cool to room temperature.
 * 5) Combine flour with baking powder and spices.
 * 6) Pour in chocolate syrup and work into a stiff batter.
 * 7) Add almonds and raisins.
 * 8) Form into balls no larger than 1-inch and arrange on cookie sheets.
 * 9) Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.