New Year's Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: New Year's Recipes. (New Year's Cookies Recipe). Wonderful homemade doughnut taste from my Mennonite mother-in-law. It is an all morning project but very worth the time and effort!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs40 mins

Servings: 60

Yield: 60 cookies

New Year's Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

5 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast

¼ cup warm water

1 ½ cups warm milk

3 egg

lightly beaten

1 ½ cups raisins

1 quart oil for frying

1 teaspoon melted butter

1 teaspoon warm water

1 cup confectioners' sugar

¾ teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon heavy cream

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl mix the flour sugar salt and nutmeg. Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir the yeast mixture milk and eggs into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the raisins. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

To prepare the glaze mix the melted butter and 1 teaspoon warm water in a small bowl. Stir in the confectioners' sugar cornstarch cream and vanilla.

Step 4

Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. Cook 2 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly. Dip each cookie into the glaze and set aside to completely cool.

Nutritional Information

New Year's Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 83.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 14.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 2.1g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol: 10.1mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 27IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 25.4mcg 6%

Calcium: 12.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 5mg 2%

Potassium: 58.2mg 2%

Sodium: 65.4mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 18.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.