Amish Raisin Cookies Recipe

By PatN

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins with liquid.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Yield: 6 dozen.