Buttery Spiced Raisin Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Buttery Spiced Raisin Cookies bring the warmth of home with a fragrant blend of spices and a luscious raisin filling, all wrapped in a tender, buttery crust. Perfect for American cuisine lovers, these cookies are gluten, dairy, and egg-free, making them a comforting snack for everyone. Their rich flavors and inviting aroma make them ideal for afternoon tea or as a sweet addition to any dessert table.

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Overview

These Spiced Raisin-Filled Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a fragrant blend of spices with a luscious raisin filling, all encased in a buttery, tender crust. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or a sweet addition to your dessert table, these cookies are sure to impress with their rich flavors and comforting aroma.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 15 cookies

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.33 Cups (cups) white sugar
• 0.33 Cups (cups) water
• 1 Cup (cup) raisins
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) butter
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 2.25 Cups (cups) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) allspice, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) cloves, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 0.5 Cups (cups) shortening
• 1 Cup (cup) white sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) milk

Steps

1. Prepare the Raisin Filling: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 0.33 cups of sugar, 0.33 cups of water, 1 cup of raisins, 1.5 teaspoons of butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, until it thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan while stirring. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Make the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, sift together 2.25 cups of flour, 0.25 teaspoons each of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt, along with 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Set aside. In a separate large bowl, cream together 0.5 cups of shortening and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in 2 eggs and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just blended. Stir in 1 tablespoon of milk to form a soft dough.
4. Assemble the Cookies: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/8 inch. Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut out circles from the dough. Place a teaspoon of the cooled raisin filling in the center of half of the circles. Cover with the remaining circles and press the edges together with the tines of a fork to seal.
5. Bake the Cookies: Arrange the cookies on ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each. Sprinkle the tops with a little sugar for added sweetness and texture. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy these spiced raisin-filled cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat!

Enjoy your homemade Buttery Spiced Raisin Cookies!