Frosted Raisin Creams

Name: Frosted Raisin Creams
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 9 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1-1/4 cups boiling water; 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; FROSTING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 hot milk; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

These old-fashioned raisin spice cookies bring back fond memories of Mom whipping up a batch in her kitchen. The down-home aroma as they bake is a wonderful way to welcome family home.

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1-1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 hot milk
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Place raisins in a bowl. Add boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid; set the raisins and liquid aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with reserved liquid, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, whisk brown sugar and milk until sugar is melted. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cookies.