Old-Fashioned Raisin-Filled Cookies
Baking Old-Fashioned Raisin-Filled Cookies is a heartwarming experience that fills your kitchen with nostalgic aromas. These cookies feature chewy, plump raisins enveloped in soft, buttery dough, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, this simple yet delicious recipe transforms basic ingredients into a treat that evokes fond memories and brings smiles to all who share them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins (soaked)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in soaked raisins.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets and press a few raisins into each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting raisins with dried cranberries or apricots. Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for an indulgent twist.