LEMON RAISIN FILLED COOKIES
My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these soft and moist cookies 38 years ago, and they've been a family favorite ever since!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill overnight. , For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water; stir to dissolve. Add raisins; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir a little of the hot mixture into beaten egg; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Cool. , Divide chilled dough into thirds. Roll out a portion at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 1 teaspoon filling on half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges together to seal; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. (Use any leftover filling in tarts or as a dessert sauce over cake.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Priyanjal Lamichhanne
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Joshua Lounds
[email protected]I've made these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and they turned out great!
abdullah armani
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Kim Luther
[email protected]I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. It fills my house with a wonderful lemon scent.
Saad Qureshi
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.
Nashiru Abdul Rashid
[email protected]I used dried cranberries instead of raisins and they were delicious!
rainah chalwe
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to the batter for a little extra crunch.
O Neal
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover lemon juice.
Mostafijur Rahman
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Mesafint Melkie
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just to enjoy at home.
Wes Pierce
[email protected]I've never been a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious!
Rings khan26
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the tangy lemon flavor and the chewy texture.
Akan Umoren
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Dawit Dado
[email protected]These are the best lemon raisin cookies I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out beautifully.
Mahbub Miya
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're soft and chewy with a delicious lemon flavor.
Usama Armani
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the combination of lemon and raisins.