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

Bring raisins to boil in rum. Remove from heat and cover; let stand 30 minutes.

Sift flour, salt, and baking powder and add gradually to cream mixture. Add raisins. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness on floured board. Cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.