Raisin Filled Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Raisin Filled Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup raisins; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; 1 pinch salt; 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 pinch salt
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

1
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar, water, raisins, butter and pinch of salt. Bring ingredients to a boil, and cook until thick, you should be able to see the bottom of the pan while stirring when finished. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt and baking powder, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, mix until blended, then finally stir in the milk.
4
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles. Place a teaspoon of filling onto the center of half of the cookies. Cover with the other half of the cookies. Press the edges together with the tines of a fork. Sprinkle with sugar and bake on unprepared cookie sheets for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/3 cup water, 1 cup raisins, 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, and more.

Yes, Raisin Filled Spice 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.

Raisin Filled Spice Cookies

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