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Moist & Soft Raisin Buns

Christine Bell
August 16, 2013
137

These cookies are so nostalgic for me. My Grandma used to make them for us when we'd go to visit. She'd put them in a big Tupperware container in layers, separated by wax paper, and they'd get really moist. She'd set the big bowl on the table, and we'd eat to our heart's content. She made them the best. She's much older now, though, and is confined to a chair most of the day, but I really miss Raisin Buns straight from her kitchen. They are SO soft and ha

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2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 c. plus 1/4 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
2 t. baking soda
3 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. shortening
1 T. lemon extract
3/4 c. raisins, boiled (get rid of the water)
3/4 t. salt
1 c. buttermilk

Cinnamon/Sugar Topping
1 t. cinnamon
2 T. sugar
Cream sugar, eggs, shortening and extract in the bowl of an electric mixer. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Add dry to wet mixture and mix until just...
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Nutritions

Calories
31

Sodium
140mg
5% DV

Fat
0.30000000000000004g
0% DV

Protein
1.0g
2% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
0.6g
2% DV