raisin-nut cookie
Definition
Noun: A type of cookie that contains a filling or mixture made from a paste of raisins and nuts.
Usage
This term specifically refers to a baked good where the primary distinguishing ingredients are a combined paste of raisins and nuts, integrated into the cookie dough or used as a filling.
Examples
- She baked a batch of delicious raisin-nut cookies for the school fundraiser.
- My grandmother's recipe for raisin-nut cookies is a family secret.
- Would you like a raisin-nut cookie with your coffee?
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun that functions as a single lexical unit to describe this specific variety of cookie. It is often hyphenated when used as a modifier before a noun (e.g., raisin-nut cookie recipe) but may also be seen without hyphens, especially in informal contexts or as a general category.
Variants and Related Words
- Cookie (noun): A small, sweet, baked cake, typically flat and crisp.
- Raisin (noun): A dried grape.
- Nut (noun): A dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a hard shell.
Synonyms
- Fruit and nut cookie (a broader category that may include other dried fruits).
- There is no direct single-word synonym; the term is specific to the combination of raisins and nuts.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Oatmeal raisin cookie: A cookie made with oatmeal and raisins, which may or may not contain nuts.
- Chocolate chip cookie: A cookie containing chocolate chips, distinct from a raisin-nut cookie.
Noun
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cookie filled with a paste of raisins and nuts
