A classic recipe for a hearty and chewy drop cookie, amusingly named ‘Swedish Slugs’. This simple batter is loaded with walnuts and raisins for a timeless, delicious treat.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 cup (2 sticks)Butter, softened
1½ cupsSugar
3Eggs
3 cupsFlour
1 tspBaking Soda
1 TbspHot Water
1 tspBaking Powder
1 tspVanilla
1 cupChopped Walnuts
1 cupRaisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a small cup, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Add this, along with the vanilla, to the creamed mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  7. By hand, stir in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
  8. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set.

Servings

Makes 5 to 6 dozen