Raisin Puff Cookies Recipes

RAISIN PUFFS

Steps:

• Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Simmer until water is almost completely reduced, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar.
• Add eggs and vanilla, beating until combined.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, beating until combined.
• Stir in raisins.
• Place remaining 1/2 c. sugar in a small bowl.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in the sugar, thoroughly coating.
• Arrange dough balls two inches apart on parchment paper or silicone mat-lined baking sheets.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until edges are golden, and centers appear set.
• Remove from heat, and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

RAISIN PUFFS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Stir in raisins.
• Continue to boil (watching carefully and stirring if necessary) until the water is absorbed by the raisins.
• Set aside and cool.
• Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl cream 1 1/2 cups sugar with the butter.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Mix in dry ingredients.
• Stir in raisins.
• In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
• Shape dough into 1 - inch balls.
• Roll balls in sugar and cinnamon mixture.
• Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
• Important! Bake for only 8 minutes for a soft cookie - they become firm as they cool.

RAISIN PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
• Place raisins and 3/4 cup water in a small sauce pan and simmer gently until the raisins have absorbed most of the water and are soft, about 5 minutes, drain.
• Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the sugar, butter and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
• Stir the dry ingredients and raisins into the butter mixture with a spoon.
• The batter will be crumbly.
• Gather about a tablespoon of dough in your fingers and squeeze so dough holds together.
• Roll into walnut-sized ball.
• Roll the balls in granulated sugar and place 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned and puffed.
• Transfer to wire racks to cool.
• Store in airtight tins, as these are quite fragile and have a tendency to fall apart if jostled.

CLASSIC RAISIN PUFF COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add water and raisins to medium saucepan.
• Bring to boil and cook until all water is gone. Be careful not to burn raisins.
• In second pan add vanilla extract, eggs, and sugar and blend.
• Add raisin mixture and stir together.
• Add flour and salt and mix together well.
• Roll dough into balls with floured hands.
• Roll each dough ball in sugar and cinnamon mixture and place on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for nine to ten minutes. Cookies are done when edges are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and place on cooling racks.
• Once cooled serve and enjoy!

RAISIN PUFF COOKIES

Steps:

• In small saucepan, bring raisins, water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease baking pans. In medium bowl, cream together shortening/butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Then, combine flour mixture, one cup at a time, into shortening/sugar mixture. Mix dough completely. Drain raisins and stir into dough. Put 3 TBSP sugar on a plate. Roll 1-inch balls of cookie dough in sugar, then place on baking sheet app. 2 inches apart. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom and slightly firm to the touch. Recipe yields app. 3 dozen cookies.

MOM'S SOFT RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine water and raisins in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

JUMBO RAISIN COOKIES

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.

OLD-FASHIONED RAISIN COOKIES

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.