Raisin Drop Cookies Recipe

Simple, delicious, and surprisingly addictive! These raisin drop cookies are a delightful treat that requires no fancy spices. While cinnamon and nutmeg are optional additions (and encouraged for spice lovers!), their absence truly showcases the rich, pure raisin flavor. This recipe is easily adaptable: make a full batch, half a batch, or even a quarter batch – you'll still get plenty of perfectly chewy cookies! Get ready for a burst of raisin goodness in every bite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 310 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raisin Drop Cookies

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How to Make Raisin Drop Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil 1 cup of raisins in 1/2 cup of water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the warm raisins; stir and let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Gently fold in the raisin mixture.
  9. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. 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