Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Cooking : Amish Raisin Cookies

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

Directions
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 mixing 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. Stir in raisins with liquid.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until the surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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