Raisin-Nut Spice Cookies

Name: Raisin-Nut Spice Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 414 milliliters all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon aniseed; 0 teaspoons baking soda; 2 larges egg yolks; 237 milliliters golden raisins; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0 teaspoons ground cloves; 237 milliliters powdered sugar; 1 teaspoons salt; 158 milliliters sugar; 177 milliliters (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temperature; 57 grams 1/2 cup walnut pieces (about , toasted, cooled; 142 grams cup whole almonds (about , toasted, cooled; 8 teaspoons (about) whole milk

Raisin-Nut Spice Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 30. One serving contains 159 calories, 3g of protein, and 9g of fat. Head to the store and pick up all purpose flour, ground cloves, golden raisins, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray.

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Place powdered sugar in small bowl.

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Powdered Sugar

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Mix in enough milk by teaspoonfuls (about

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to form thick, smooth glaze. Cover glaze; set aside.

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Glaze

Combine almonds and walnuts in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until most nuts are reduced to 1/4-inch pieces (some will be very finely ground).

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Combine flour, butter, 2/3 cup sugar, citrus peels, aniseed, salt, spices, and baking soda in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat at low speed until fine meal forms.

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Anise

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Add egg yolks and beat until clumps form.

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Add nuts and raisins. Beat until dough holds together, adding milk by teaspoonfuls (about

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Nuts

if dough is dry. Knead dough briefly to compact.

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Roll out 1/3 of dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rectangle.

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Roll

Cut lengthwise into 2-inch-wide strips.

Cut each strip on diagonal into 11/2- to 2-inch diamonds.

Transfer diamonds to baking sheet. Gather dough scraps and reserve. Repeat with remaining dough. Reroll scraps, cutting out more cookies, until all dough is used.

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Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until golden, about 17 minutes. Spoon generous 1/2 teaspoon glaze over each hot cookie and spread with back of spoon to coat.

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Glaze

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Let cookies stand on baking sheets until completely cool and glaze is set. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper at room temperature.)

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