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    Holiday Ginger Raisin Cookies

    List of Ingredients




    1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    1 Egg yolk
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1 cup flour
    2 teaspoons ground ginger
    1/2 cup natural raisins
    1/3 cup chopped candied ginger

    Recipe





    Cream butter and sugar. Beat in yolk and salt. Mix flour
    and ground ginger, mix into yolk mixture just to blend
    thoroughly. Mix in raisins and candied ginger to distribute
    evenly. On lightly floured surface, roll into a 12" long. Wrap
    securely and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
    With sharp knife, cut 1/3" thick slices, and place 1" apart
    on baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15
    to 20 minutes until cookies are set and bottoms are lightly
    browned. Remove to racks to cool completely. Decorate as
    desired with melted semi-sweet or white chocolate, and top
    with colored sprinkles, raisins, nuts, or candied fruit
    pieces. Allow to set before storing in layers between
    sheets of waxed paper in airtight c ontainer.

 

 

 

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