Russian Round Rocks Cookies
["1 c. butter", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 3/4 c. sifted flour", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 lb. seeded raisins", "1 lb. chopped pecans (about 4 c.)", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Before you start, sample the rum and check for quality.", "Good, isn't it?", "Now go ahead.", "Select a large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc. and check the rum again for quality.", "It must be just right.", "Try it again.", "With an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in a large fluffy bowl.", "Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again."]
["butter", "sugar", "flour", "eggs", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "seeded raisins", "pecans", "vanilla"]