Rum Raisin Cookies

By prairiemama

Old fahioned cookies with a little added kick




Photo by Chef*Lee

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat raisins, water and rum to boiling in 1-quart
saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30
minutes or until raisins are plump and liquid has
evaporated.
2. Cool raisins 30 minutes.
3. Heat oven to 375º.
4. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric
mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until
fluffy, or mix with spoon.
5. Beat in egg.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients.
7. Stir in raisins.
8. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2
inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
9.Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown.
10.Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.