Raisin Almond Maida Cookies

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3.Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the maida, corn flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

6.Fold in the raisins and chopped almonds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7.Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.

8.Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

9.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

10.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.