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Connecticut Cookies

With raisin centers, and spiced with nutmeg, these delightful cookies are a festive little treat, that would also lend themselves well to the holiday cookie swap!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon soda
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2.5 cups flour, plus 2 Tbsp
  • ¼ cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • Beat together sugar and butter
  • Beat egg whites until light and fluffy. Beat egg yolks until smooth and light. Add to butter and sugar.
  • Stir in water with baking soda dissolved in it.
  • Add flour and nutmeg, stir until well mixed.
  • Roll dough ¼" thick. Cut out with a round cookie cutter, about 1.5" diameter. Place on a cookie sheet, and lightly press a raisin into the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
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