SARAH'S RAISIN COOKIES

Sarah's Raisin Cookies image

A hint of almond flavor makes these special. They don't last long in our cookie jar!

Provided by AUNT MAMIE

Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ¼ cups raisins
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract and raisins. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the raisin mixture until well blended. Stir in oats. Roll into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g