Sour Cream Raisin Drops

Name: Sour Cream Raisin Drops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups white raisins; 5 1/3 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1 1/4 cups butter, plus; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 egg; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons orange zest

Submitted by jam55

"I remember having these when I was a kid and they were always one of my favorites. I just found the recipe again and am putting it here for safe keeping."

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Ready In:: 42mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 20

ingredients

4 cups white raisins
5 ¹⁄₃ cups flour
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons ground nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon clove
1 ¹⁄₄ cups butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons orange zest

directions

Place raisins in large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In separate bowl, stir together flour, soda, powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves, set aside.
In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar together.
Stir in vanilla, egg and sour cream.
Stir in flour mixture one cup at a time, until thoroughly mixed.
Add raisins and orange peel.
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto lightly greased baking sheets placing about two inches apart. Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.