Frost Bite Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine orange juice (or liquor) and raisins in a small bowl and let stand overnight (or--if you are like me and want to make them right now--cover and microwave for 1 minute, cool covered).
2. 2
   Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in egg and orange peel.
4. 4
   Combine flour and baking soda in another large bowl and stir into butter mixture.
5. 5
   Add raisins, any soaking liquid, and oats and mix well.
6. 6
   Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart and flattening slightly.
7. 7
   Bake at 350°F 10 to 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer to racks and cool completely.
9. 9
   Microwave chocolate and oil 3 to 4 minutes on low power in a small deep bowl, stirring once.
10. 10
    Let stand 2 minutes, stir until smooth.
11. 11
    Dip one-third of cookie in chocolate and set on waxed paper.
12. 12
    Chill until chocolate is firm.
13. 13
    STRIP VERSION:
14. 14
    Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
15. 15
    Place 2 portions, at least 6 inches apart, on baking sheet.
16. 16
    Pat each portion into a 12-inch-long log with well-floured hands (dough will be sticky) and flatten each log to 1 1/2 inches wide.
17. 17
    Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
18. 18
    Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes.
19. 19
    Cut logs diagonally into 1-inch-wide strips.
20. 20
    Follow directions for dipping cookies.