Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
• hot water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix
• 3 1/2 ounces vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 -4 teaspoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°. Place raisins and ¼ tsp extract in a small bowl with hot water to cover for 15 minutes; then drain well. Mix sugar and allspice in a small bowl; set aside.

2. In large bowl, add cake mix, oil, rum extract, eggs and raisins. Mix until dough forms.

3. Shape ¾ tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar allspice mixture. On ungreased (or parchment covered) cookie sheets, place balls about 1½" apart. Flatten slightly.

4. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store tightly covered. Makes 4 dozen.

5. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Drizzle over cookies with tines of a fork. Set aside until glaze is set.