Raisin walnut cookie cut-ups

24 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupButter, softened
1cupSugar
½cupLight molasses
1eachEgg
1tablespoonLemon peel, grated
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
1cupRaisins
1cupWalnuts, chopped
Lemon Icing (recipe follows)

Directions

Heat oven to 375. Line with foil and greased a 10x15 inch baking dish. Combine butter and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and lemon peel. Combine flour, soda and salt; mix in.

Stir in raisins and walnuts. Spread batter in prepared baking pan.

Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Leave in pan and cut into shapes with cookie cutter, pressing firmly. Decorate with additional raisins, walnuts and icing, as desired. Makes about 2 dozens cookies.

LEMON ICING: Combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar with enough lemon juice (2 to 3 tablespoons) to make and icing of desired consistency to drizzle or pipe over cookies.

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 24 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

Submitted By MARY SMITH On 01-16-95