Rosemary Raisin Cookies

Name: Rosemary Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 8 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup golden raisins

3 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

about 8 dozen

Sue Gronholz writes from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, "These buttery cookies are one of my favorites. I added the rosemary and substituted golden raisins for the regular raisins in the original."

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup golden raisins

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the rosemary, lemon zest and extract. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Cookies may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 41 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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