Butter Cookies With Raisins Recipe

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   Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and salt in large bowl till creamy.

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   Fold in vanilla.

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   Add in flour and raisins; mix till smooth dough forms.

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   Divide dough in half.

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   Shape each dough half into 1 1/2-inch-diameter log.

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   Wrap each log in plastic; chill till hard, about 2 hrs.

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   (Can be made 3 days ahead.

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   Keep chilled.)

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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    Butter 2 large baking sheets.

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    Cut each dough log into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

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    Place slices on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.

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    Bake till cookies are golden brown, about 10 min.

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    Cold slightly on baking sheets.

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    Transfer to racks; cold completely.

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    (Can be made 3 days ahead.

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    Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

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    This recipe yields about 3 dozen.

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    Comments: In England, these crisp raisin-flecked treats are called Madeira biscuits - biscuit being the British word for cookie, and a glass of Madeira being a favorite accompaniment for this particular type.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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