Pecan Thumbprint Cookie Sandwich with California Golden Raisins - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 / 2 Cup butter
• 1 / 4 Cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg, divided
• 1 Cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon salt
• 3 / 4 Cup finely chopped nuts, e.g., pecans, walnuts or pistachios
• 1 / 2 Cup California golden raisins
• 1 / 4 Cup dried cherries
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon orange zest
• Pinch of salt
• 1 Cup orange juice
• 1 / 2 Cup water
• Rum raisin ice cream