Ingredients for Raisin Drop Cookies
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
- Brown Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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How to Make Raisin Drop Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil 1 cup of raisins in 1/2 cup of water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the warm raisins; stir and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional) to the raisin mixture. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of margarine and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the raisin mixture.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
119g
Fat
9g
Carbs
17g
