Old-Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights

Old-Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    145

Transport yourself to cozy Christmases past with these delightful, old-fashioned raisin-filled cookies. A tender, melt-in-your-mouth dough embraces a sweet and spiced raisin filling, creating a timeless treat perfect for sharing (or savoring all on your own!).

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    62 g
  • Cholesterol
    39 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    250 mg
  • Sugar
    39 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 3 hrs 45 mins **Prepare the Dough (15 minutes + 3 hours chilling):** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

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Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and softened butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

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Recipe View 1 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

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Recipe View 3 hrs Shape the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.

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Recipe View 20 mins **Make the Raisin Filling (20 minutes):** In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, brown sugar, water, salt, and lemon juice.

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Recipe View 3 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Recipe View 1 mins In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry.

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Recipe View 3 mins Pour the cornstarch slurry into the raisin mixture and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the filling has thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

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Recipe View 5 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the filling cool completely. Once cooled, stir in the chopped walnuts.

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Recipe View 20 mins **Assemble and Bake (20 minutes):** Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

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Recipe View 10 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness.

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Recipe View 2 mins Use a 2 3/4-inch round cookie cutter (or a glass) to cut out circles of dough.

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Recipe View 5 mins Place half of the dough rounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Spoon a generous teaspoon of raisin filling onto each round.

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Recipe View 10 mins Top with the remaining dough rounds and gently crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

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Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a richer flavor, consider soaking the raisins in rum or brandy overnight before making the filling.
If the dough becomes too soft to handle while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Feel free to experiment with different nuts in the filling, such as pecans or almonds.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 48 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Marquise Balistreri

    These cookies are amazing! The filling is so flavorful and the dough is perfectly tender.

  • Jalyn Cronin

    So delicious! I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for extra warmth.

  • Janiya Macgyver

    I made these for Christmas last year and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.

  • Lue Larkin

    The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!

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