Raisin Filled Cookies are actually old fashioned sandwich cookies. It's a cookie recipe that has been updated with a rich homemade jam filling. Anyone can be a baker with this delicious dessert and satisfying snack.
The recipe for these sweet baked treats is really my adaptation of the classic raisin filled cookie recipe. Did you know that this traditional cookie recipe has been around for over 50 years?
I used to make them with just raisins but I got to thinking, 'what about jam?' Well, I created my own raisin filling.
So the raisins got switched up for a RICH JAM filling. It really makes the raisin filled cookies extra unique and totally share-worthy!
Baking has a special place in my heart. And not just because I love eating baked goods or that my kitchen always smells amazing afterward.
That is a big part of it. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a delicious cookie, scone, or cake now and then.
Besides, baking is for sharing, and my family is definitely used to getting their fair share of baked goods.
I guess you could say that I spoil them a bit. Or a lot.
Raisin Filled Cookies Chef Tips
I have made these cookies more than once. The photo below is the same cookie but with a few differences.
Mostly it's the lighting and the shape of the cookie cutter. You can use a round cookie cutter or a cutter with a scalloped edge.
As far as the recipes go the only thing that was changed is that the cookies in the photo below were made with white granulated sugar and the round cookies above used coconut sugar.
Both are whole wheat flour cookies. Most of mine are, if not all.
I just wanted to show you what you could do.
Another great part of baking is ...well baking. There is somewhat of a science and math to it.
It's all about the right amount of ingredients, the measurements, adding the right flavors and agents to make something rise.
In my case, it also often entails turning classic baked goods into vegan delights.
It is really kind of funny the way recipes come about.
First, you get a recipe in your mind. Something you've seen or eaten or heard about and then you just let your mind wander.
Switch this, omit that, wonder if that would work - all these thoughts. It really is a lot of fun.
How Do You Make Sandwich Cookies?
- It's not hard at all. Just a few steps and everything goes together to make delicious unique cookies.
- First comes the jam.
- Add raisins and just three more ingredients. Cook for 2 minutes and then set aside to cool and thicken some more.
- Easy and delicious!
- In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, cream the shortening, flaxseed meal mixture and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients.
- It will be a stiff dough. When you get close to the end of incorporating all of the ingredients, knead the dough a couple of times with your hand to make sure it is all blended.
- Turn out on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll out thin, about ⅛" to ¼" and then cut with a 2" cookie cutter.
- You will be able to cut about 80 circles which will make 40 cookies.
- Put the cookie rounds on a baking sheet about 2" apart because they will spread a bit.
- Now take the cooked raisin filling and plop a good dab - about 1 ½ teaspoons in the center of each cookie.
- Place another cookie circle on top of that. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
Raisin Filled Cookie Recipe Qualities
The batter creates a crunchy and buttery cookie with an almost flaky, tender texture.
They are sweetened just right with coconut sugar and have that nice hint of vanilla taste.
The rich fruity jam filled in the center makes this an unforgettable sandwich cookie.
These cute looking baked treats are delicious everyday cookies as well as being perfect for holidays or celebrating special occasions.
A Great Variety of Vegan Cookies
- Marbled Peanut Butter Cookies are one of the most popular cookies on the blog.
- Can you just imagine? Irish Cream Chocolate Cookies!
- Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies are fat and delicious!
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What Do You Think?
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Raisin Filled Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
- Raisin Filled Sandwich Cookies
For the Filling:
- Make this first so it can cool while making your cookie batter.
- 1 cup raisins - chopped
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole wheat flour
- ½ cup boiling water
For the Batter:
- 1 tablespoon Flax Seed Meal and 3 tablespoons water
- ½ cup shortening - vegan
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 3-½ cups whole wheat flour - it is a stiff dough for rolling out
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup dairy free milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the flax seed meal and water together and set aside so it can gel a bit.
- Grind the raisins in a food processor until pretty small pieces.
For the filling:
- In a saucepan bring the ½ cup water to a boil and add the raisins, sugar and flour.
- Boil for 2 minutes.
- Take off heat and set aside to cool.
For the batter:
- In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, cream the shortening, flax seed meal mixture and sugar until light and fluffy. About 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt.
- Add this to the large bowl with the sugar mixture along with the milk.
- Add vanilla and mix all together.
- It will be a stiff dough. When you get close to the end knead a couple of times with your hand to make sure it is all blended.
- Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Roll out thin, about ⅛" to ¼".
- Cut cookie circles with a cutter that is about 2" in diameter.
- After you cut the circles you will need to gather the leftover dough and re-roll again - and so on and so on until all the dough is used.
- You will be able to cut about 80 circles which will make 40 cookies.
- Put the cookie rounds on a baking sheet about 2" apart because they will spread a bit.
- Now take the cooked raisin filling and plop a good dab - about 1 ½ teaspoons on the center of each cookie.
- Place another cookie circle on top of that. You can press down a little bit but not so the filling is pressed to the edge. You want the filling to keep inside the cookie edge.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Ginny McMeans
Thank you so much Jill! I think this recipe gets overlooked sometimes but it is one of the best cookies! 🙂
Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires
Gorgeous pictures. I made these raisins filled sandwich cookies for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. I'm also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it.
Paul
Thanks for these raisin filled sandwich cookies. I am so excited to make these and they look so pretty and healthy.