FROSTED RAISIN CREAMS

Frosted Raisin Creams image

These old-fashioned raisin spice cookies bring back fond memories of Mom whipping up a batch in her kitchen. The down-home aroma as they bake is a wonderful way to welcome family home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1-1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 hot milk
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Place raisins in a bowl. Add boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid; set the raisins and liquid aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with reserved liquid, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, whisk brown sugar and milk until sugar is melted. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.