RAISIN CAKE COOKIES

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Hints of cinnamon and plenty of raisins and pecans make this a great alternative to chocolate chip cookies. -Jacqueline Deibert, Klingerstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the raisins and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans and raisins with liquid., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.