Orange Raisin Cookies

This is from that apparently amazing dessert place in NYC, Serendipity. (spiao-ling corright? i donch know.)

Makes 3 dozen at least. Usually more. And more is great.

Unsalted butter for the pan
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons grated orange zest (from 2-3 medium oranges)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a cookie sheet/tray.
2. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.
3. Cream together the butter and sugar, then add the eggs and vanilla.
4. Add the flour mixture and mix until just blended.
5. Stir in raisins and orange zest.
6. Drop by the tablespoonful onto the sheet/tray, 1 inch apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack. Store in airtight container. EAT.