Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp. grated, fresh orange rind
  • 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1/3 c. orange juice
  • artificial sweetener to substitute for 24 tsp. sugar
  • 3/4 c. seedless raisins

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Cream together margarine, peanut butter, orange rind and vanilla.
  • Add egg, orange juice and artificial sweetener; blend well.
  • Add dry ingredients gradually; mix well after each addition.
  • Add raisins; mix well.
  • Mix 1 level tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
  • Roll between hands to form ball.
  • Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with fork.
  • Bake about 15 minutes.
  • Store in tightly covered tin.
  • Tastes better 24 hours after baking.
  • Makes 12 servings.
  • Yield:
  • 24 cookies.
  • One serving, 2 cookies.