Golden Raisin Cookies

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

about 6 dozen

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
"Since my children are grown, I make these light butter cookies for the neighborhood kids," relates Isabel Podeszwa of Lakewood, New Jersey.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 package (15 ounces) golden raisins (2-1/2 cups)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add lemon juice and eggs. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins. Roll into 1-in. balls.
  2. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a floured fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 161 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.