1/2 c  Margarine
2/3 c  Cocoa, unsweetened
2 c  Light brown sugar
1/2 c  Water
2 1/2 c  Wholewheat flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Cloves or allspice
1 c  Finely chopped almonds
1 c  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.