GOLDEN RAISIN COOKIES

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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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)

Steps:

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. , Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a floured fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.