Amish Raisin Cookies

Name: 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 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

In a large 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 and mix well. Stir in raisins with liquid.
3

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
4

. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.