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Persian Raisin Cookies

Sultanas come together in these cookies, scented with saffron and baked in the oven.

25 min · Serves 60 · Easy

Serves
60

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Ccream butter and sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time.

    2 min
  2. 2

    Add vanilla, saffron and salt. Beat to blend. On low speed, beat in flour until moistened.

  3. 3

    Stir in raisins. Scoop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls. Roll 1 to 1-1/4-inch balls. Place balls 3 inches apart on baking sheet lined with parchment.

  4. 4

    Bake one batch at a time in centre of preheated 350F oven until browned at the edges and golden on top, 12 to 14 minutes.

    14 min

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