Boiled Raisin Cookies Recipe

Name: Boiled Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dark seedless raisins; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup pecans (optional) or ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups dark seedless raisins
1 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup pecans (optional) or ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

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1) Add raisins and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Boil for 5 min, then remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
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Set aside to cool.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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2) Cream together, sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs.
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3) Add raisins with their liquid to creamed ingredients, mixing to incorporate.
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4) Sift together remaining dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg) until well combined.
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5) A little at a time, add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until soft dough forms.
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(This can be done with a hand mixer or stand mixer).
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Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 min until light golden brown.
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Remove to rack to cool.

1035

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dark seedless raisins, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Boiled Raisin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Boiled Raisin Cookies

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