Raisin Filled Cookies
Raisin Filled Cookies have a slightly crisp cinnamon outside and are chewy and gooey on the inside. A MUST if you are a raisin fan!
Servings: 36
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 eggs
- 6 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the raisin filling:
- 1 pound raisins
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- dash of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
For the raisin filling:
- Cover the ingredients with water and bring to a boil in a medium saucepan. Then add 1/2 cup melted butter and 5 tablespoons of flour to thicken. Once thick, remove mixture from heat and set aside to cool.
For the cookie dough:
- Cream together the sugar, shortening, and eggs. Then mix in all the other ingredients.
- Roll out into tablespoon sized balls and flatten into rounds. Put down one round on prepared baking sheet, add filling in the center, then top with another round and seal around the edges with finger tips. Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes, or until light brown in color. Cool completely on a wire rack. (optional: sprinkle with a little cinnamon and sugar)
Notes
Feeling creative or maybe even a little nutty? Replace raisins measure-for-measure with other dried fruits such as cherries, dates, figs, or prunes. Also, try adding chopped nuts to the mix for a crunchy surprise!
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg