3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. corn meal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins (if desired)

Mix butter and sugar in a bowl. Add egg and beat well. Add the remainder of the ingredients and mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.