New Year's Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cups warm milk
• 3 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon warm water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract