1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 3/4 c. flour
1 c. raisins

Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Stir together flour, soda and salt. Blend into batter mixture. Add raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet 2 inches apart and bake 10 minutes.

MAPLE BUTTER GLAZE:

Heat 1/2 cup butter until golden brown. Blend in 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons maple syrup. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water until icing is of spreading consistency. Ice cooled cookies.