RAISIN VANILLA DROP COOKIES
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups water
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter or margarine (I use Imperial brand margarine)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Simmer raisins in water until all liquid is absorbed. Cool at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Sift together dry ingredients.

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in raisins and vanilla. Fold in flour mixture until dough is smooth and leaves sides of bowl. Drop by teaspoon into a small dish of sugar, roll into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen
Source: Desert Potluck cookbook