Ketchup/Raisin Cookies

Subject: Ketchup/Raisin Cookies Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:57 pm

Ketchup/Raisin Cookies

Ketchup gives cookies a rose-beige color and faint spicy taste fresh Lemon Glaze contributes pleasing piquant flavor contrast

1 c margarine

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c light brown sugar, firmly packed

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2-3/4 c sifted flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 c tomato ketchup

3/4 c raisins

1/2 c chopped nuts

Lemon Glaze (recipe follows)

Beat margarine until light

Gradually add white and brown sugars

Beating constantly

Beat until light and fluffy

Beat in eggs and vanilla

Sift together flour, baking soda and salt

Stir into creamed mixture alternately with ketchup

Fold in raisins and nuts

Bake in 375F for 10 to 12 minutes

Brush with lemon glaze while cookies are hot

Makes 4 dozen

Lemon Glaze

Combine 1-1/2 c sifted confectioner’s sugar with

2 tbsp strained lemon juice

Stir until smooth

If mixture is not thin enough to make a transparent glaze on cookies, add more lemon juice, 2 or 3 drops at a time until right consistency

Makes 1/2 cup

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