Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups flour (can substitute whole wheat flour)
1/2 cup raisins

Cream together butter, sugar, honey and vanilla until light and fluffy. Dissolve the soda in boiling water. Add to creamed mixture, gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Mix well and stir in the raisins. Drop onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.