Becky posted 11-23-99 3:39 PM
Spirited Rum Cookies
1 c. California raisins
1/4 c. warm rum or 3 Tbsp. rum extract in 1/2 c. warm water
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Preheat to 375.
Bring raisins to boil in rum. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
Cream butter and sugar. Sift flour with salt and baking powder. Add gradually to creamed mixture. Add raisins.
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness on floured board. Cut with cookie cutter.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes