With spring playing peekaboo, I reverted to the fall section of my Always in Season Cookbook and ran across these amazing Goblin Valley Raisin Cookies. I have a special place in my heart for any cookie with raisins in it. I fool myself into thinking they are somehow a tiny bit more healthy. Ah denial, it is a great place to be. These didn't disappoint either, they are so good in fact I am going to make them for the Junior League Building 10th Anniversary Celebration., on May 6th. you should all go try them and then make scords of them for your neighbors, go ahead divvy them up, two for you one for them. Without further ado, here is the recipe:
Ingredients
2 cups of golden raisins
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon bakin soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
sugar (for garnish)
Bring the raisins to a boil in the water in a small saucepan and boil until the water is absorbed
Beat the oil and 1 1/2 cups of sugar in a mixer bowl for 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Mix the flour, baking soda and salt and add to the oil mixture; mix well. Stir in the raisins; the dough will be sticky.
Chill the dough for 15 to 20 minutes. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls and roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for several minuets; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Makes Four Dozen.
Enjoy!
See you soon!
Mary
