Moms Raisin Rock Cookies Recipes

MOM'S SOFT RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine water and raisins in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

MOM'S RAISIN ROCK COOKIES

Steps:

• Put raisins in a large sauce pan. Add enough water to the pan to cover the raisins.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add baking soda to pan and let cool. Drain when cool.
• Cream butter and sugar together.
• Add salt, eggs, spices, vanilla, flour, walnuts, and drained raisins. Mix well.
• Drop by rounded tablespoons on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees apx 12 minutes per batch.

1930'S VINTAGE ROCKS COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and the brown sugar.
• Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and stir to combine.
• Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon to the mixing bowl and stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
• Add the walnuts and raisins and mix well.
• Drop the batter by tablespoons onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake in a preheated oven for 15-17 minutes.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool.

RAISIN FILLED COOKIES

Steps:

• Raisin filling:
• Put raisins in a pan and cover with water. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Mix together sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, flour, and 1/4 cup water. Add to the raisin mixture and turn the heat down to low setting. Stir and cook until it thickens - about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Set aside to cool while you make the cookie dough.
• Cookie Dough:
• Combine softened butter, shortening, vanilla, and sugar. Add in egg.
• Stir flour, salt, and baking powder together in another bowl. Add dry mixture to the butter mixture and add milk. Stir in well.
• Chill dough for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Roll dough about 1/8 inch thick.
• Cut into circles with a 3 inch round cookie cutter. You could also use the top of a glass that is 3 inches in diameter.
• Place cookie dough circle on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place a tablespoon of raisin filling in the center of the cookie. Top with a second cookie and seal the edges with a fork.
• Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes or until very lightly browned.
• Glaze:
• When cookies are cooled mix together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
• Frost the tops of each cookie.