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Boiled Raisin Cookies Recipe

Overview:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies
• Category: Drop Cookies
• Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, < 30 Mins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup margarine
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Instructions:

1. Boil Raisins: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the 2 cups of raisins and let them boil for 5 minutes. This step helps to plump up the raisins and infuse them with moisture.

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2. Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of margarine and 2 cups of sugar until well combined and creamy. This will create a smooth base for your cookie dough.

3. Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat 3 eggs until they are light and fluffy. This adds air to the eggs, which will help to make your cookies light and tender.

4. Combine Ingredients: Once the eggs are beaten, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the boiled raisins (along with the water) to the creamed margarine and sugar mixture. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.

5. Add Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of allspice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6. Optional: If desired, you can fold in 1 cup of chopped nuts at this stage to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to your cookies.

7. Shape Cookies: Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie as they will spread slightly during baking.

8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. The exact baking time may vary depending on the size of your cookies and your oven, so keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

9. Cool and Enjoy: Once the cookies are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Boiled Raisin Cookies are wonderfully soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet raisin flavor. They make the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk as an afternoon snack or serve them alongside a cup of tea for dessert. Enjoy every delightful bite! 🌟