Jumbo Raisin Cookies Recipe

These jumbo raisin cookies are a family favorite, adapted from a beloved Southern Living cookbook recipe! Get ready for chewy, intensely flavorful cookies bursting with plump raisins. The secret? We simmer the raisins in water before adding them to the dough, creating an irresistible depth of flavor. This recipe yields oversized, delightful cookies perfect for sharing (or not!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 87.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jumbo Raisin Cookies

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How to Make Jumbo Raisin Cookies

  1. Cook 1 cup raisins in 1 cup boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Reserve the raisin water.
  2. Cream together 1 cup shortening and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the cooled raisins with 1/4 cup of the reserved raisin water.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g

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