Dried Fruit Cookie Recipes - Lemon, Raisin and Oat Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups/225 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

• 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar

• grated zest of 1 lemon

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup/180 g raisins

---

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Butter a cookie sheet. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.

2. Beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients, oats, and raisins.

4. Drop tablespoons of the dough 3 inches (8 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.

5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until just golden at the edges. Transfer to racks to cool.