Butter Cookies with Raisins

Name: Butter Cookies with Raisins
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter; ⅔ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1¾ cups all purpose flour; ½ cup raisins

Classic homemade butter cookies studded with plump raisins. These buttery, sweet cookies are perfect for tea time or as a delightful snack.

24 servings

2 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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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