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03/24/2011 National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day Chocolate Covered Raisin Rounds

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

Chocolate covered raisins are a delicious and nutritious snack -- especially if made with dark chocolate! On average, it takes four pounds of grapes to make one pound of raisins. Raisins are a good source of fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, and certain B vitamins. They are also naturally fat and cholesterol free and contain many antioxidants. Did you know that during the early 1900's, the Raisin Festival was created as a means to gain national recognition for the raisin industry? People came from all over the country to California to participate in the events and attend the parade. Though the annual festival ended in 1932, its original goal was certainly accomplished! Today, raisins are a popular type of fruit that people love to eat plain or use in cooking side dishes, entrees, and desserts. Raisins are also popularly eaten covered in chocolate. Enjoy the divine combination of chocolate and raisins on National Chocolate-Covered Raisins Day! My Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 03/24/2011 National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day Chocolate Covered Raisin Rounds


Chocolate Covered Raisin Rounds


3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups All Purpose, Unbleached or Self-Rising Flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate covered raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts




Recipe

Heat oven to 350°F.

Lightly grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, combine margarine, sugars, milk, vanilla and egg; blend well.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; mix well.

Add 1 1/4 cups raisins (reserve 3/4 cup for top) and nuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

Press several raisins into tops of each cookie.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.

Remove from cookie sheets immediately; cool completely.