Ultimate Raisin Cookie Recipe: The Secret to Giant Deliciousness

Juicy raisins are the star in these popular cookies! They’re great as a snack with coffee.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2cupsraisins

  • 1cupwater

  • 3 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking powder

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground nutmeg

  • 1cupshortening

  • 1 ¾cupswhite sugar

  • 2eggs

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • ½cupchopped walnuts

Cooking Directions

  1. Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture, then mix in the walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe30
Calories206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
12mg
4%
Sodium
142mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
18g
Protein
3g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
20mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
102mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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