Fragrant spice cookies with a baked in raisin filling. My mother used to put these in my lunchbox.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 ½ teaspoons butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar, water, raisins, butter and pinch of salt. Bring ingredients to a boil, and cook until thick, you should be able to see the bottom of the pan while stirring when finished. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt and baking powder, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, mix until blended, then finally stir in the milk.
Step 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles. Place a teaspoon of filling onto the center of half of the cookies. Cover with the other half of the cookies. Press the edges together with the tines of a fork. Sprinkle with sugar and bake on unprepared cookie sheets for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 7 | |
Calories 516 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 22% |
Saturated Fat5g | 24% |
Cholesterol56mg | 19% |
Sodium253mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate86g | 31% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars51g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium106mg | 8% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium224mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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