Soft Chewy Raisin Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 32 minutes
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Soft Chewy Raisin Cookies with this simple recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick snack, a lunchbox treat, or a cozy dessert with a cup of tea.
Recipe Information
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
- Yield: 6 dozen cookies
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 1062.5
- Fat: 46.3g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
- Sodium: 690.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 155g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 87.7g
- Protein: 13.4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Prepare Raisins: In a small saucepan, combine the raisins and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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Cream Shortening: In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Incorporate Raisins and Nuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts and the cooled raisin mixture, including any remaining juice.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Drop Cookies: Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Serve: Once cooled, serve these soft and chewy raisin cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy!
These Soft Chewy Raisin Cookies are sure to become a family favorite, with their irresistible texture and delicious flavor. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet treat any time of the day!
