Old-Fashioned Raisin Cookies

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   In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cool.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.

3. 3

   On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased

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   . Place 1 teaspoon of raisin filling in the center of each cookie.

5. 5

   Roll out remaining dough. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter. With a 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of each; place over filling. With a fork, press edges to seal.

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   Bake at 400u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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