Raisin Cookies 1952

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a bowl measure out then sift the flour, tartar, soda, salt, blending.
3. 3
   In a large bowl cream the butter, and sugar, until light and fluffy .
4. 4
   Beat in the egg, lemon extract and the grated fresh lemon zest.
5. 5
   Add half the dry ingredient and mix well.
6. 6
   Add remaining dry ingredients and the raisins or fruit of your choice.
7. 7
   Chilling the dough for half hour is good but not necessary.
8. 8
   Roll into small balls, place on parchment and press down with floured fork to make ridges in a criss cross pattern.
9. 9
   Bake until tops are golden, about 12 to 16 minutes, according to the heat of your oven and type of pan using.
10. 10
    Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.