Oatmeal Raisin Cookies III

1 cup raisins

1 ¼ cups water

⅔ cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 cup rolled oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon salt

Boil raisins for 2 to 3 minutes, reserving raisin water.

Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs, oatmeal and 9 tablespoons raisin water. Add flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Stir in raisins.

Drop by a rounded teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes.