Truly a taste of tradition, these classic cookies are filled with plump, sweet California raisins.
Ingredients
1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
HEAT oven to 350 F.
COMBINE raisins and 2 tablespoons water in small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and heat in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in rum extract. Set aside.
BEAT butter and sugars with electric mixer in large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg.
COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Stir in raisins.
DROP dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 2 dozen.
A New Taste
Orange Raisin Cookies: Heat raisins with 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate instead of water. Omit rum extract.
Really Rummy Cookies: Substitute 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup dark or light rum for water and rum extract. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes. Let cool.
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