1 c. raisins
1/2 c. warm rum or 3 tbsp. rum extract in 1/2 c. warm water
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Bring raisins to boil in rum. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes, drain. Cream butter and sugar. Sift flour with salt and baking powder; add gradually to creamed mixture. Add raisins. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness on floured board. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 375 degrees 20 minutes. Makes 12 cookies.