 |
Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 54 |
|
These old-fashioned raisin spice cookies bring back fond memories of Mom whipping up a batch in her kitchen. The down-home aroma as they bake is a wonderful way to welcome family home. Ingredients:
1 cup raisins |
1-1/4 cups boiling water |
1 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
frosting: |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 hot milk |
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. Place raisins in a bowl. Add boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid; set the raisins and liquid aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with reserved liquid, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For frosting, whisk brown sugar and milk until sugar is melted. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cookies. Yield: about 9 dozen.
|
|