Instructions

  1. Ccream butter and sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  2. Add vanilla, saffron and salt. Beat to blend. On low speed, beat in flour until moistened.
  3. Stir in raisins.
  4. Scoop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls.
  5. Roll 1 to 1-1/4-inch balls. Place balls 3 inches apart on baking sheet lined with parchment.
  6. Bake one batch at a time in centre of preheated 350F oven until browned at the edges and golden on top, 12 to 14 minutes.