RUM RAISIN COOKIES

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Make and share this Rum Raisin Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 54m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen cookies, about

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 1/2 teaspoons rum extract, divided
2 -3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray cookie sheets with nonstick cookie spray.
In a mixing bowl, add half the cake mix along with the nutmeg, oil, eggs, and rum extract; blend with an electric mixer on med-high for 1-2 minutes, until blended and smooth.
Stir in remaining cake mix and raisins with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on cookie sheets.
Bake 9-12 minutes or until set at edges and just barely set at center when lightly touched.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Icing: in a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, and rum (add rum extract ½ teaspoon at a time and taste).
Add just enough milk to make icing of spreading consistency.
Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1272.1, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 977.3, Carbohydrate 205.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 147.8, Protein 10.9