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A close up of raw rum raisin cookie dough being scooped into balls

Rum Raisin Cookies

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Description

Indulge in these chewy, spiced molasses cookies featuring a hidden center of thick, rum-soaked raisin jam. Perfectly balanced with warm notes of ginger and nutmeg, these sophisticated treats offer a delightful twist on a classic holiday favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dark or spiced rum
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Place the raisins in a glass jar and submerge in rum, covering and allowing to soak overnight for maximum flavor.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, cream the softened salted butter and brown sugar on high for two minutes until light and airy.
  4. Beat in the molasses, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until the flour just disappears.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours to prevent spreading.
  7. Prepare the filling by melting 2 tablespoons of butter and honey in a saucepan, then stirring in the arrowroot starch and lemon juice until dissolved.
  8. Add the rum and raisins to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened into a jam, then let cool completely.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop 2.5-tablespoon balls of dough, stuff each with a teaspoon of filling, roll into an egg shape, and coat in granulated sugar.
  10. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

Notes

To ensure your cookies have the best structure, always use high-quality salted butter at room temperature for the creaming step. When assembly time comes, make sure your homemade raisin jam is completely cold to avoid melting the dough before it reaches the oven. For a deeper flavor profile, opt for a dark spiced rum rather than a light variety.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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