Raisin Filled Cookies

January 09, 2016

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You will absolutely love these Raisin Filled cookies. The raisin filling is our favorite part of these cookies….and of course the frosting glaze! Our cute Grandpa Tom is the biggest raisin filled cookie lover ever!! Our grandma Char used to make them for him. These are for you Grandpa!

Raisin Filling:
2 cups raisins
1 cup water (to cover raisins)
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
pinch of nutmeg
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup water
Cookie dough:
½ cup butter, softened to room temp
? cup butter shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
Frosting Glaze:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1¼ cups powdered sugar
1½ tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Raisin filling: Put raisins in a pan and cover with water. Boil for 5 minutes. Mix together sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, flour, and ¼ cup water. Add to the raisin mixture and turn the heat down to...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
231

Sodium
84mg
3% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
42g
14% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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