Michigan Rock Cookies
Michigan Rock Cookies are old-fashioned, hearty cookies with a soft, slightly chewy center and plenty of warm spice. They are simple, comforting, and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
