CHEWY HONEY NUT COOKIES

Ingredients

Makes 4 dozen
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup honey
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups seedless raisins
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup nuts, chopped

Preparation

In small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; set aside. In large mixing bowl, cream margarine; beat in honey in fine stream until well blended. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Blend in flour mixture and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate dough about 30 minutes. Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto well-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 F above center of oven 20-to-25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute, then remove to wire racks to cool.