Jumbo Raisin Cookies Recipe

If you're a fan of sweet and chewy cookies, then you're going to love this recipe for Jumbo Raisin Cookies. These cookies are filled with plump, juicy raisins and have a soft, buttery texture that will have you coming back for more. They're perfect for enjoying with a tall glass of milk or as a sweet treat on their own.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. You likely already have most, if not all, of the ingredients in your pantry, and the ste...

Ingredients

2 cups raisins
1 cup water
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shortening
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Nutrition

206 cal.

Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 142mg
Total Carbohydrate: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 18g
Protein: 3g
Vitamin C: 0mg
Calcium: 20mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 102mg

How to Make Jumbo Raisin Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

206 cal.

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