Old-Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'To make the dough: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix at high speed for 2 minutes, then reduce speed and gradually blend in the flour mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 3 hours.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To make the filling: Combine ground raisins, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, salt, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 3 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water; mix until smooth. Add to raisin mixture and continue to simmer until thick. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, stir in the chopped nuts.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface; cut into two 3/4 inch rounds. Place rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Place a heaping teaspoon of raisin filling on cookie round and top with another round; crimp the edges closed.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on sheet until just barely warm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)