Best 7 Raisin Cranberry Filled Cookies Recipes

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With their plump, juicy texture and symphony of sweet and tart flavors, raisin cranberry filled cookies are a delectable treat that offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Bursting with the goodness of raisins and cranberries, these cookies are a delightful indulgence that can be enjoyed any time of the day, whether as a mid-morning snack or a sweet ending to a meal. The combination of raisins and cranberries in these cookies creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to tantalize your taste buds, while the soft and chewy texture of the cookie will leave you craving more. This article will provide you with the best recipe for raisin cranberry filled cookies, offering step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure perfectly baked cookies every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN-FILLED COOKIES



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Our family has been making these flavorful cookies for years and years. We love the sweet raisin filling hidden in each cookie. &Mdash; Barbara Noel, Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons buttermilk
FILLING:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cup seedless raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle. , For filling, in a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, flour and brown sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Add raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir and cook for 3 minutes or until thickened. Cool. , On a floured surface, roll out dough into 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in.-round cookie cutters. Spoon 2 teaspoons filling on top of half the circles and top each with another circle. Pinch edges together and cut slit in top. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED RAISIN COOKIES



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"My mother has been making these morsels for the past 40 years, much to the delight of all in our family," jots Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The fruit-filled sugar cookies will please any sweet tooth. They disappear quickly!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
DOUGH:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place 1 teaspoon of raisin filling in the center of each cookie. , Roll out remaining dough. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter. With a 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of each; place over filling. With a fork, press edges to seal. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY FILLED COOKIES



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Here is a very good filled cookies for all you cranberry lovers! I really love this little berry. It makes Holidays extra nice and it can also make your cookies extra yummy too. This recipe comes from my favorite cook book on Cranberries called "Wisconsin Cranberry Growers FAvorite Recipes". Recipe is from Sylvia Delong, A special Thanks to Sylvia for a wonderful recipe! The amount of cookies will depend on how big you make your cut outs. Enjoy!

Provided by michEgan

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 15-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon orange rind
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Filling:.
  • Mix cranberries, sugar, flour, salt, orange rind and boiling water. Boil for 3 minutes, allow to cool completely.
  • Cookie:.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add egg. mix. Now add the Milk and vanilla. Mix well. in another bowl, add flour, salt, and baking powder, sift together well. Add to butter mixture and mix well. On floured surface, roll cookie dough out thin. Cut into desire shapes. Place 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of one cookie, top with another cookie, moisten edges of cookies and seal with fork.
  • Bake 350 degrees until cookies are brown about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • OPTIONAL, drizzle a powdered sugar glaze on top of cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 31.5, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.7, Protein 3.4

RAISIN-CRANBERRY FILLED COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes approx 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

Dough Recipe:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup butter
3 large eggs
2 tbls. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Filling Recipe:
2 cups raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 tbls. flour
4 tsp. grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Dough: At medium speed, cream white and brown sugar w/ butter about 5 minutes, scraping sides of bowl. In a separate bowl whisk until well blended, eggs, water, and vanilla. Add egg mixture to sugar mixture,mix at medium speed until blended. In separate bowl combine flour & baking powder. With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture in thirds until just blended, scraping sides & bottom of bowl as needed. Place dough on plastic wrap and mold into loaf shape. Place in freezer and for 45- 60 minutes. When filling has cooled cut off a piece of dough, not more than 1/4 of the loaf. Place on floured surface. Put the rest of the dough in refrigerator.(not freezer) Flour dough on both sides, pat lightly into a thick circle. Roll with floured rolling pin to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch circles. Put a teaspoon of filling in center of circle. Fold cookie gently over filling, sealing edge with your finger...back and forth until cookie is sealed. I found that putting the cookie in my left hand and crimping edge with my right hand worked well. Be careful not to heat the dough up too much, it needs to be cold. Place cookies on cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Repeat procedure with the rest of the dough, 1/4 at a time. Bake in 350 degree for 7 minutes. Turn cookie sheets & rotate sheets on oven racks, top to bottom. Bake another 7 minutes. Keep checking cookies and bake until lightly browned on bottom and sand colored on top. Cool on racks. Keep dough chilled while baking filled cookies. Filling: Combine raisins, cranberries and water in bowl of food processor. Whiz, intermittently, until fruits are medium to finely chopped.(not too much...you don't want mush!) Put in medium size, heavy saucepan. Add sugar, flour & orange peel. Bring to boil, lower heat & simmer until nicely thickened. (this will also thicken some as it cools)Cool mixture.

FAMILY FAVORITE RAISIN-FILLED COOKIES



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These are a childhood favorite, passed down from my grandmother and great-grandmother.

Provided by joeyc

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups raisins
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, cream of tartar, and baking soda together in a bowl. Mix vegetable shortening, milk, egg, and vanilla extract into dry ingredients to make a dough. Roll the dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface. Cut dough into 2 1/2-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
  • Combine raisins, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon flour in a bowl; stir to coat raisins. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of raisin mixture into center of a cookie round and top with another round. Use a fork to crimp the edges together to make little pies. Place cookies onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly golden brown, about 11 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • Gather cut scraps of dough, gently form into a ball, and roll out again. Repeat steps as before until all dough and filling are used up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 59.5 mg, Sugar 21 g

OATMEAL COOKIES WITH RAISINS AND CRANBERRIES



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I adapted this recipe for my husband who adores oatmeal cookies. I added dried cranberries and chopped nuts to make them a little healthier. I used a scoop to make them today and I ended up with 43 cookies instead of 48. When I used a tablespoon, I ended up with 48 cookies.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick Quaker Oats or 3 cups Old-Fashioned Quaker oats, uncooked
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Beat together butter and sugars until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
  • Stir in oats, walnuts or pecans, cranberries and raisins; mix well.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.
  • Makes about 4 dozen.
  • Bar Cookies: Bake 30 to 35 minutes in ungreased 13x9-inch metal baking pan.

COCONUT-CRANBERRY COOKIES



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The shredded coconut and orange zest will help you bid farewell to the winter blues.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 navel orange
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until creamy and light. Add flour mixture; beat on medium-low until mixture comes together. Beat in cranberries and coconut.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges begin to brown, 15 to 17 minutes total. Let cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality dried raisins and cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to have a tender texture.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Raisin Cranberry Filled Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try!

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