Filled Cookies II

== Description ==
Dates, figs, prunes, apricots, or any marmalade may be used instead of raisins.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup sugar
* ½ cup shortening
* 1 egg
* ½ cup milk
* 3½ cups flour
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
=== Filling ===
* ½ cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon flour
* 1 cup chopped raisins
* ½ cup water
== Directions ==
# First mix ingredients in order given, sifting the flour with the baking powder and salt before adding it.
# Roll thin, cut, and put in greased pans.
# Place a teaspoon of filling on each, not allowing it to spread to the edge, place another cookie on top, press down the edges
# Bake in shallow pans in a moderate oven (380 – 390°F.).
=== Filling ===
# Mix [ sugar]] and flour together.
# Add to the other ingredients.
# Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Category:Cookie Recipes