Sarah's Raisin Cookies

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 89 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.