Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a classic cookie recipe that's been passed down through generations! Mrs. Rosen's Raisin Cookies are not just another ordinary treat - they're a nostalgic journey of sweet, chewy deliciousness that will transport you straight to grandma's kitchen. With a perfect balance of soft, buttery texture and the natural sweetness of raisins, these cookies are about to become your new favorite go-to dessert that will have everyone begging for more!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the raisins gently using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough instead of tender.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
- For extra plump raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Check cookies at the 10-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their ideal texture and prevent sogginess.
- For added flavor, consider toasting the raisins lightly before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies freeze beautifully - store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For a gourmet touch, sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg
