Description
These Raisin Spiced Cookies feature plump, boiled raisins soaked in spiced flavors and combined with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweetened with brown and granulated sugar, these cookies offer a delightful warming treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Raisin Mixture
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Water
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to ensure it’s ready once your dough is prepared.
- Prepare Raisins: Pour 1 cup of water into a small pot and bring it to a boil. Add 1 cup raisins and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until most of the water evaporates, leaving about 3 tablespoons. Set aside and let the raisin mixture cool completely.
- Cream Sugars and Egg: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 egg. Use a spatula to cream these ingredients together until well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder until uniformly mixed.
- Combine Ingredients Gradually: Add a portion of the flour mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, followed by a few tablespoons of the cooled raisin mixture (including some liquid). Mix until combined. Repeat this step 5 to 6 times, alternating flour and raisin mixture, until you have a smooth cookie dough.
- Prepare Baking Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Scoop Cookies: Using an ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them on the baking tray, ensuring about 3 inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they are golden and set.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking tray or a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm, flavorful Raisin Spiced Cookies with a cup of tea or as a delightful snack anytime.
Notes
- Boiling the raisins softens them and infuses them with extra flavor from the spiced water.
- Ensure the raisin mixture cools completely before adding to the batter to avoid cooking the egg prematurely.
- Spacing cookies 3 inches apart helps prevent them from spreading into each other.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans into the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: raisin cookies, spiced cookies, homemade cookies, cinnamon cookies, allspice, cloves, baked cookies, soft cookies
