1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. each baking soda and salt
1 c. dark seedless raisins, plumped

(Cover raisins with hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and dry with paper towel.)

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until blended. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.

Stir together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt; stir into butter mixture. Stir in raisins. If necessary, chill until easy to handle. Shape in 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

With greased fingertip press to flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees 10-12 minutes or until golden. Remove to rack to cool. Makes 60.