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Amish Raisin Cookies

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

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

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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° for 10-12 minutes or until the
surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 6 dozen.