• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
• 3 3/4 to 4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup Select Wild Rice, cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup raisins

Cream the eggs, butter, sugar, water, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Mix flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in wild rice and raisins.

Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto lightly greased baking sheets and bake at 350degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned but soft textured.  Makes about 6 dozen cookies.