Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

One day when making cookies, I discovered I didn't have any eggs. In a panic, I called my grandmother for expert advice, and she told me to use mayonnaise. These turned out to be the most moist and delicious cookies I'd ever eaten!

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in mayonnaise and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.