Boiled Raisin Cookies Recipe

Name: Boiled Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 cup water; 1 cup shortening (can substitute butter); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Coating; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

Cookies
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup shortening (can substitute butter)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coating
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Combine raisins and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until all of the water has been absorped.
3
Sift together flour, bakng powder, soda and salt. Set aside.
4
Cream shortening and sugar together in mixer, then add eggs and vanilla and cream all together. Add flour mixture and combine just until dough comes together. Add raisins and incorporate well.
5
Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Form cookie mix into balls the size of walnuts. Roll dough through sugar mix, place on cookie sheet about 2-inches apart, and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
6
Bake for 9-10 minutes, until slightly golden.

912

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1 1/2 cups raisins, 1 cup water, 1 cup shortening (can substitute butter), 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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