Rum Raisin Cookies

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Flavored with rum and nutmeg"

 

• Ready In: 54mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 1/2 dozen cookies, about

ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons rum extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups raisins

• Rum Icing

• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons rum extract, divided
• 2 -3 tablespoons milk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray cookie sheets with nonstick cookie spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, add half the cake mix along with the nutmeg, oil, eggs, and rum extract; blend with an electric mixer on med-high for 1-2 minutes, until blended and smooth.
3. Stir in remaining cake mix and raisins with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on cookie sheets.
5. Bake 9-12 minutes or until set at edges and just barely set at center when lightly touched.
6. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
7. Icing: in a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, and rum (add rum extract ½ teaspoon at a time and taste).
8. Add just enough milk to make icing of spreading consistency.
9. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.