Raisin-Filled Cookies

By dette

My grandma did so many special things. She always served hot chocolate to us grandchildren along with these delicious cookes.
Barbara Schmeckpeper
Minooka, IL

Ingredients

• Raisin Filling:
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar, packed
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp slat
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 c. raisins, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together all ingredients until well combined. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4" thick. Cut out with a 2" round cookie cutter. Spread Raisin Filling onto half the cookies. Arrange remaining cookies over filling; press edges with a fork dipped in flour to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes.

Raisin Filling:
Mix together all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Remove from ehat; cool slightly.