1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins with liquid, Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until the surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 6 dozen.

Submitted by: Haley Bennett