Cornmeal Cookies I

¾ cup butter, softened

¾ cup white sugar

1 egg

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup raisins

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.