2 c  Softened margarine-4 sticks

    3/4 c  Firmly packed light brown

           -sugar
    3/4 c  Granulated sugar

      1 ts Vanilla

      1 ts Water

      2    Eggs

  2 1/2 c  Flour

      1 ts Baking soda

    1/2 ts Salt

      2 c  Raisins

      1 pk Chocolate chips-12 ounce

  Beat softened margarine, brown and white sugars, vanilla, water and
  eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until creamy and thoroughly
  blended. By hand, stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well
  mixed. Stir in raisins and chocolate chips.  Using teaspoon from
  measuring set, spoon dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Allow
  1 to 1-1/2 inches between cookies for spreading.  Bake in moderate

  oven (375) for 8 minutes, or until cookies are nicely browned,
  depending on how crisp or well done you like them. Pat Empson 05/31
  01:43 pm