Rum Raisin Cookies

(from staceydan’s recipe box)

Categories: Dessert

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

  1. HEAT oven to 350 F.

  2. COMBINE raisins and 2 tablespoons water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and heat in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in rum extract. Set aside.

  3. BEAT butter and sugars with electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg.

  4. COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Stir in raisins.

  5. DROP dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

  6. BAKE 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

  7. Makes 2 dozen.

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