For all the cookie lovers, Amish Soft Raisin Cookies are an irresistible treat with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and a burst of sweet juicy raisins. Amish baking is renowned for its simplicity and comforting flavors, using fresh and wholesome ingredients. These cookies embody that tradition, combining simple pantry staples with the natural sweetness of raisins to create a delightful treat. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic bite, indulging in a sweet craving, or searching for a perfect cookie to share with loved ones, this Amish Soft Raisin Cookie recipe is guaranteed to bring joy and satisfaction with each bite.
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AMISH RAISIN COOKIES
I found this recipe for a chewy raisin cookie in one of the many Amish cookbooks I own. I haven't seen it duplicated anywhere else. -Marcia Wagner, Berrien Springs, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins with liquid. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
AMISH SOFT RAISIN COOKIES
Make and share this Amish Soft Raisin Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 42m
Yield 9 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add boiling water to raisins.
- Cook 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Cream crisco and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla -- and beat well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
- Add alternately with raisin liquid to creamed mixture.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Chill dough several hours or overnight.
- Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350* for 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.3, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 569.2, Carbohydrate 116.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 64.5, Protein 11.5
JUMBO RAISIN COOKIES
Juicy raisins are the star in these popular cookies! They're great as a snack with coffee.
Provided by MBMCD
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Raisin
Time 50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture, then mix in the walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
ABSOLUTE BEST MOST EXCELLENT SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
This cookie recipe is a definite must have in your recipe box!! Warning! once you start eating these... it's really hard to stop at just two.. or three.. or.. well, you get the picture. :) My Grandmother gave me this delectably delicious recipe and Everyone who has ever tried them has asked me for the recipe! After trying these, my husband doesn't want any others. And, If you are going to take these cookies, for a treat, anywhere, be sure to have the recipe with you! You WILL definitely be asked for it. They are truly the most excellent, best ever, soft oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever had!
Provided by Kimberly Arp
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 18m
Yield 36-42 cookies depending on size
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- First, you put the raisins in a small pan of water uncovered and cook till puffy.
- Put in strainer to drain and cool.
- (I rinse them under cool water to cool them off quicker) Cream and beat together (using elect. mixer) the butter, brown sugar, and eggs.
- Mix together the flour (unsifted), soda, baking powder, cinnamon, oatmeal and add to the creamed mixture, using beater to mix.
- Last, add the raisins.
- With a spoon, mix them in ever so lightly.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- (I use cooking spray) I sometimes use Tablespoonfuls to make bigger cookies!
- Bake them between 350*-360* for 8-9 minutes.
- Take them out before they get brown!
- Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to waxed paper to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a soft and chewy cookie.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for a more flavorful cookie.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges and the tops are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Amish Soft Raisin Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies have a soft and chewy texture and are packed with plump raisins. They are perfect for a snack or dessert and can be enjoyed with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious cookies at home.
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