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

There's something about the combination of sweet raisins and zesty lemon that creates a truly irresistible flavor. And when you add these ingredients to a cookie recipe, you get a treat that is sure to become a household favorite. Raisin lemon cookies are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, with a soft and chewy texture that makes them so satisfying to bite into.

These cookies are a great choice for any occasion, whether it's a cozy night in with a cup of tea, a sweet addition to a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Information

  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • In large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and lemon extract. Mix until well blended. Blend in the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on to cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and transfer to racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    100 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 39mg