Posted by: Mona M 11-06-99 10:50 AM pt (US)
Filled Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla (not imitation)
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream shortening, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla.
Add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Set aside.
Filling:
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Place all filling ingredients in saucepan.
Cook slowly until clear and thick, using a low heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and/or
burning.
Roll out dough until thin and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.
Place 1 teaspoon of filling on a round.
Place another round on top. Seal well.
Place on greased baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Linda Kralman Lambert, Effingham and Jasper Counties Coordinator