Amish Raisin Cookies
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon saltIn a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins with liquid.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until surface cracks.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes 6 dozen