Irish Soda Bread Cookies

" All the flavors of Irish Soda Bread in a quick and easy cookie! "

2 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c white sugar
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 c raisins
1/4 c buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 t salt
1 t caraway seeds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in raisins. Mix in beaten egg. Pour in milk and mix with a fork to make a soft dough may need a little more milk). On a floured surface, shape dough into a ball and knead lightly 5 or 6 times. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares and triangles with a knife (approximately 2 inches in diameter). Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until slightly browned. Makes 3 dozen (approx.)