Poor Man'S Cookie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Enjoy these nostalgic, hearty cookies filled with warm spices and sweet raisins. Perfect for a comforting snack or dessert, they offer a delightful blend of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg that appeals to all ages. Easy to make with pantry staples, they evoke homey, comforting flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, eggs, and raisin mixture.
  2. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine the sifted dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

830 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 46g 59% DV
Carbs 106.4g 39% DV
Fiber 16.9g 60% DV
Sugar 24.1g 48% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16759mg 100% DV
Potassium 779.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV
Calcium 340.5mg 26% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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