Butter Cookies with Raisins
Classic homemade butter cookies studded with plump raisins. These buttery, sweet cookies are perfect for tea time or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
- •¾ cup unsalted butter
- •⅔ cup sugar
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- •1¾ cups all purpose flour
- •½ cup raisins
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and salt in large bowl until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Add flour and raisins; mix until smooth dough forms. Divide dough in half. Shape each dough half into 1 1/2-inch-diameter log. Wrap each log in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
120 min
- 2.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 2 large baking sheets. Cut each dough log into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place slices on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake until cookies are golden, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Transfer to racks; cool completely. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
10 min
