Cornmeal Cookies I - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3/4 cup butter, softened
    3/4 cup white sugar
    1 egg
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup cornmeal
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 cup raisins
Preparation
    In a large bowl, blend butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and beat well.
    In another bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Add vanilla and blend thoroughly. Stir in the optional raisins.
    Form dough into ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
    Roll out dough on well-floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters (2 1/2 inches in diameter) and place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
    Bake in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Store in airtight container.

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