Golden Raisin Rounds

Submitted by Ceezie

"A great recipe from American Profile - these are frosted with orange brown butter icing. Prep time includes chill time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 13mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 473.18 ml self rising flour
• 236.59 ml golden raisin, coarsely chopped
• 118.29 ml butter, softened
• 88.74 ml sugar
• 88.74 ml brown sugar
• 29.58 ml orange marmalade
• 1 egg yolk
• 59.14 ml sour cream
• 3.69 ml vanilla
• 118.29 ml chopped mixed nuts
• 36.97 ml unsalted butter
• 36.97 ml orange marmalade
• 473.18 ml powdered sugar
• 14.79 ml water

directions

1. Toss flour and raisins together in a bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugars together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add marmalade and egg yolk; beat until blended. Add flour mixture, alternating with sour cream, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and nuts; chill.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on pans 2 inches apart. Flatten with your hand or tines of a fork. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until cookies are golden.
5. To prepare icing, cook butter over medium heat until browned. Pour butter into a small bowl and stir in marmalade. Add powdered sugar and water; beat with a spoon until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies.