These are soft and almost like cream puffs!!
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​Raisin Bun Ingredients:
1 c water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup  golden raisins, (plumped)
​Lemon Frosting Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
1 & 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla

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  1. Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in saucepan; bring to boil.  
  2. Add flour all at once, then beat with wooden spoon over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth, thick dough.  
  3. Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time, beating after each until mixture has a satiny sheen.
  4. Stir in plumped raisins (to plump, cover with hot water; let stand 5 minutes; drain well)
  5. Drop heaping measuring tablespoonfuls about 2" apart on a greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until doubled, golden, and firm.  Remove to wire rack to cool slightly.  
  7. (Optional)  I like mine with some butter on top!  While still warm, gently spread frosting over tops and sides.  Makes 20.
Lemon Frosting:
2 tbsp butter
1 & 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
  1. Melt butter over low heat; stir in cream.  Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add lemon juice and vanilla.  If frosting is too thick, add a little more cream.