Back Bay Cookies

Source: 1001 Cookie Recipes (1995) by Gregg R. Gillespie.  Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers: New York

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2/3 cup golden raisins

• 1/2 cup chestnuts, chopped

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease two baking sheets.

Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar.  Beat in the eggs.  Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.  Fold in the raisins and chestnuts.

Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly colored.  Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Baking notes: These cookies have a long history, dating back to revolutionary days; this is an updated version.

Yield: 2 to 3 dozen

Total time: 30 minutes