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Amish Raisin Cookies
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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 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.
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