Cornmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup and 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup raisins

Method

• In a bowl mix butter and sugar until creamy.
• Blend in the almond extract and egg.
• In a separate bowl combine cornmeal, flour, salt and baking powder.
• Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
• Stir in the raisins.
• Drop batter in teaspoon size on a lightly greased cooking tray.
• Bake at 190 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes.