LEMON RAISIN FILLED COOKIES
My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these soft and moist cookies 38 years ago, and they've been a family favorite ever since!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill overnight. , For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water; stir to dissolve. Add raisins; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir a little of the hot mixture into beaten egg; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Cool. , Divide chilled dough into thirds. Roll out a portion at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 1 teaspoon filling on half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges together to seal; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. (Use any leftover filling in tarts or as a dessert sauce over cake.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Ezzy Tune
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Dj Shaft
[email protected]These cookies are a waste of time.
Rosa Tellez
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it never turns out right.
Ruk Sana
[email protected]These cookies are too sweet for my taste.
Abdal Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.
Abdul Mumin
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Praygod Hill
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and raisins in these cookies.
Thobani Wodumo
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a summer picnic or party.
Tanka Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The filling was tart and refreshing.
Emmanuel Muthui
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry, but the lemon raisin filling was delicious.
musa Iliyasu
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Samson Egbedeyi
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion.
mohona sohanarif
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the chewy texture and the zesty lemon flavor.
Empire Dollar
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used dried cranberries instead of raisins and they turned out great.
MD Jubayer Ahmed
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! The lemon and raisin filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cookies were soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.