Classic Christmas Raisin Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.67 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs eggs
• 0.33 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1.75 cups raisins
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. To prepare the cookie dough: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar, white sugar, and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes, then reduce speed and gradually incorporate the flour mixture. Cover the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
3. To prepare the raisin filling: In a saucepan, combine ground raisins, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of water, salt, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water; stir until smooth. Add this mixture to the raisin mixture and continue to simmer until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, fold in the chopped nuts.
5. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease your baking sheets.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out two 3/4 inch rounds for each cookie. Place one round on the prepared baking sheet, add a generous teaspoon of raisin filling, and top with another round. Crimp the edges to seal.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring.

Nutrition

• Calories: 345 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 39 g
• Sodium Content: 250 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 62 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g