FROSTED RAISIN NUT COOKIES
This old-fashioned cookie is topped with an irresistible brown sugar frosting. I've had the recipe for more than 45 years and have given it out countless times.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place raisins in a bowl. Add boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid; set the raisins and liquid aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with reserved liquid, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons cream, brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full boil; boil for 1 minute. Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl; add hot cream mixture and enough of the remaining cream to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.
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Mohammed Hilmy
[email protected]These cookies were a disaster! They were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.
Amairany Espinoza
[email protected]These cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Md Eaysin
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Erik V Campillo
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!
Patricia Patty
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try making them again with half the amount of sugar next time.
Micah Frieson
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of frosted cookies, but these were really good. The frosting was light and fluffy, and the cookies were soft and chewy.
Angela Xtreme King Green
[email protected]I made these cookies for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best cookies they'd ever had.
Jamie Burns
[email protected]These cookies were a great success! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.
Amadi Emmanuel
[email protected]These cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Basanta Karki
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Noor Jutti
[email protected]These cookies were really good. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall I enjoyed them.
Misrak Debele
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're definitely a new favorite.
Eduard Mihalascu
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.
Albert Cortellesso
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Huzaifa Jigger
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.
Shoukat Abbasi
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I'll use half the amount of sugar in the frosting.
Daniela Aparicio
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The frosting is also really good.
Tashya Iman
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a mix of raisins and walnuts, and they were delicious. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch.