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Soften
butter to room temperature.
Combine
raisins and rum in a small saucepan, and bring to boil
(can also do in microwave). Remove from heat and let
stand for about an hour. Drain.
Cream
butter and sugar. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder,
and blend into creamed mixture. Stir in drained raisins.
Chill
dough if necessary. Roll out to 1/4 inch and cut out
cookies with a cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased
cookie sheet.
Bake
at 325 degrees F. for about 15 minutes until lightly
browned.
Remove
to a rack or plate to cool.
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