Raisin Pockets Recipe

Name: Raisin Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FILLING:; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (Reserve Zest For The Dough); 1 whole Orange, Zest And Juice; 15 ounces, weight Raisins; 2/3 cups Light Brown Sugar; _____; FOR THE DOUGH:; 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 1 cup Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Egg (large); 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Milk; 3 cups Flour; 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar, For Dusting

Servings: persons

FOR THE FILLING:
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (Reserve Zest For The Dough)
1 whole Orange, Zest And Juice
15 ounces, weight Raisins
2/3 cups Light Brown Sugar
_____
FOR THE DOUGH:
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
1 cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Egg (large)
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Milk
3 cups Flour
1/4 cups Powdered Sugar, For Dusting

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["Zest lemon. Reserve zest for cookie dough.", "Zest orange. Using a measuring cup, squeeze juice from orange and lemon. If you have less than one cup, add water to make 1 cup. Pour juices (and water if needed) into a medium-sized saucepan. Add raisins, orange zest, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes to soften raisins. Puree. Chill in the fridge or freezer.", "To prepare the dough, place reserved lemon zest, butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix on medium high until fluffy. Beat in baking powder and salt. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Add milk in two additions as to not splatter. Gently stir in flour. Chill dough in plastic wrap for 3 hours.", "Divide dough in thirds. Generously flour a rolling surface. Roll out one portion of the dough, keeping the other portions in the fridge. Cut into 2"" to 3"" circles or other shape. Place on a cookie sheet. Top with a generous amount of filling. Top with a second cutout, gently pushing on edges to seal. Chill cookies on the cookie sheet for 30 or more minutes.", "Bake 20 minutes at 350u00b0F, rotating from the upper third to the lower third (or lower to upper) rack of the oven halfway through. Cool a few minutes on the pans. Transfer to cooling racks. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired."]

1172

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE FILLING:, 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (Reserve Zest For The Dough), 1 whole Orange, Zest And Juice, 15 ounces, weight Raisins, and more.

Yes, Raisin Pockets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Raisin Pockets

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