Old Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights

Old Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights
Old Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 152 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up flour, sugar, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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To Make The Dough: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
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Cream the butter with 3/4 cup of the brown sugar and the white sugar. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
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Mix at high speed for 2 minutes, then reduce speed and gradually blend in the flour mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 3 hours.
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To Make Raisin Filling: Grind the raisins. In a medium saucepan combine the ground raisins, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, salt and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 3 minutes.
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Combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the water and mix until smooth.
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Add to the raisin mixture and continue to simmer until thick.
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Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, stir in the chopped nuts.
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Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
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On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut into 2 3/4 inch rounds.
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Place rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
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Place a heaping teaspoon of the raisin filling on the cookie round and top with another round. Crimp the edges closed.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on sheet until just barely warm.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score1
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