Frosted Raisin Nut Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Raisin Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 6 to 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
6 to 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Place raisins in a bowl. Add boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid; set the raisins and liquid aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with reserved liquid, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
3
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
4
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons cream, brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full boil; boil for 1 minute. Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl; add hot cream mixture and enough of the remaining cream to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

1920

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, 1-1/2 cups boiling water, 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Frosted Raisin Nut 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.

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