Frost Bite Cookies

This yummy morsel is from sun-maid raisins.

Combine orange juice and raisins in a small bowl and let stand overnight.

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.

Beat in egg and orange peel.

Combine flour and baking soda in another large bowl and stir into butter mixture.

Add raisins , any soaking liquid , and oats and mix well.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets , spacing 2 inches apart and flattening slightly.

Bake at 350f 10 to 12 minutes.

Transfer to racks and cool completely.

Microwave chocolate and oil 3 to 4 minutes on low power in a small deep bowl , stirring once.

Let stand 2 minutes , stir until smooth.

Dip one-third of cookie in chocolate and set on waxed paper.

Chill until chocolate is firm.

Strip version:.

Divide dough into 4 equal portions.

Place 2 portions , at least 6 inches apart , on baking sheet.

Pat each portion into a 12-inch-long log with well-floured hands and flatten each log to 1 1 / 2 inches wide.

Bake until golden brown , 12 to 14 minutes.

Cool on b.

raisins, orange juice, butter, sugar, egg, orange zest, all-purpose flour, baking soda, rolled oats, white chocolate chips, vegetable oil