Raisin-Filled Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Raisin-filled cookies are a delightful treat that combine the sweetness of brown sugar with the chewy texture of raisins. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a comforting snack, these cookies are easy to make and can be enjoyed by all ages. A touch of vanilla adds a warm aroma to each bite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. sweet milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 c. flour

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and shortening together until smooth.
  2. Add eggs and beat well until fully incorporated.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and soda together in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with sweet milk and vanilla to the creamed mixture.
  5. Drop 1 teaspoon of dough onto a cookie sheet.
  6. Dip the bottom of a teaspoon in flour to make a hole in the top of each cookie.
  7. Place 1 teaspoon of filling into the hole of each cookie.
  8. Bake in a hot oven at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
  9. Optionally, frost the cookies if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 88.4g 32% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 27.5g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2829.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 303.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 1573.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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