Old-Fashioned Christmas Raisin Delights

Recipe View 3 hrs 45 mins **Prepare the Dough (15 minutes + 3 hours chilling):** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and softened butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Recipe View 1 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Recipe View 3 hrs Shape the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.

Recipe View 20 mins **Make the Raisin Filling (20 minutes):** In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, brown sugar, water, salt, and lemon juice.

Recipe View 3 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Recipe View 1 mins In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry.

Recipe View 3 mins Pour the cornstarch slurry into the raisin mixture and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the filling has thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the filling cool completely. Once cooled, stir in the chopped walnuts.

Recipe View 20 mins **Assemble and Bake (20 minutes):** Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

Recipe View 10 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness.

Recipe View 2 mins Use a 2 3/4-inch round cookie cutter (or a glass) to cut out circles of dough.

Recipe View 5 mins Place half of the dough rounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Spoon a generous teaspoon of raisin filling onto each round.

Recipe View 10 mins Top with the remaining dough rounds and gently crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.