Make Raisin Cookies in 10 Minutes for Afternoon Tea / Step-by-Step Recipe for Delicious and Crispy Raisin Cookies

According to SAEDNEWS, raisin cookies are a traditional Iranian treat loved by many. They are often distributed as religious offerings during special occasions. Like Yazdi cakes, raisin cookies are considered a ceremonial sweet, making them a popular choice for serving at religious events. You can bake this delicious treat to your liking, either soft or dry.

Ingredients for Making Raisin Cookies

• Cake flour: 1 cup

• Egg: 1

• Powdered sugar: ⅔ cup

• Butter: 75 grams

• Raisins: ¼ cup

• Vanilla essence: ¼ teaspoon

How to Make Raisin Cookies

Step 1:
To make raisin cookies, first take the butter and eggs out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Then, choose a large bowl and add the butter along with powdered sugar and vanilla essence. Mix well until they are combined and smooth.

Step 2:
Continue mixing the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla essence until a creamy dough forms. Once the ingredients are well mixed, add the egg and mix again until everything is smooth and combined.

Step 3:
Sift the flour twice, then gradually add it to the mixture while mixing on a low speed with an electric mixer. Only mix the flour in until everything is just combined.

Step 4:
Once the flour is well incorporated into the dough, it’s time to add the raisins. Clean the raisins by removing any debris, then soak them in cold water for 20 minutes.

Step 5:
Add the soaked raisins to the dough and mix gently to ensure the raisins are evenly distributed throughout the dough. It’s best to preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes before baking so that the dough is ready when the oven reaches the right temperature.

Step 6:
Raisin cookies tend to stick to the baking sheet, so it’s important to line the baking tray with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can grease the tray with cake release spray or oil to prevent the cookies from sticking.

Step 7:
Once the baking tray is ready, pipe or spoon the dough onto the tray with enough space between each cookie. The dough will be a bit raised at first, but it will spread out as it bakes, so there’s no need to flatten them yourself.

Step 8:
After placing all the dough onto the tray, bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until they are done. There’s no need to open the oven door to check the cookies during this time.

Step 9:
When the edges of the cookies turn golden, remove them from the oven. Because raisin cookies are delicate and can break easily, allow them to cool completely before removing them from the tray.

Tip:
If you want your raisin cookies to be crispier, increase the amount of flour slightly. Also, to ensure the cookies are dry, wait until the edges are browned before removing them from the oven.

However, if you prefer soft raisin cookies, follow the recipe as given without any modifications. To prevent the cookies from drying out, you can place a bowl of boiling water in the oven while baking.