Tart raisin cookies to make you pucker like grandma when she takes out her teeth ; - )
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups raisins
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together all ingredients.
Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheets and flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake for 10 minutes or until brown at the edges. Be careful to not overbake. Cool and store in an airtight container.