Ingredients for Brown Sugar Raisin Cookies
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup water
- Brown Sugar
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Brown Sugar Raisin Cookies
- Combine 1 cup raisins and ½ cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Cream together 1 cup packed light brown sugar and ½ cup shortening until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the cooled raisins and ½ cup of the raisin liquid. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional).
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
4g
Carbs
4g
