Old Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights
Raisins have been used in cooking and baking for centuries, and they were a popular ingredient in traditional Christmas desserts.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these Old Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.