Boil 1 1/2 cups raisins in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water until the liquid has disappeared. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda to the raisins while they are still hot. Set aside.
Mix in order:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups of flour
Form into balls (or cookie scoop) Roll in sugar then flatten with a fancy bottom tumbler. Bake at 350° for about 13-15 minutes. (If you want them crispier, bake longer)
