Raisin Filled Cookies - Zcmi Recipe

• Cookie
• shortening↗2 cups

  I use transfat free

• granulated sugar↗2 cups
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• eggs↗4
• water↗2 tablespoons
• flour↗6 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• Filling
• raisins↗2 cups
• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• flour↗1 tablespoon
• water↗1 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon lemon juice↗1
• cup nuts, chopped (optional)1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream together shortening and sugars.

2. 2

   Add eggs, one at a time. Beating well after each addition.

3. 3

   Stir in water.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix flour, salt and soda.

5. 5

   Add wet ingredients, mixing well.

6. 6

   Divide dough into four parts.

7. 7

   Roll each section into a 2 inch thick log.

8. 8

   Wrap in plastic wrap or wax paper.

9. 9

   Chill for several hours or overnight.

10. 10

    Combine ingredients for filling in a saucepan.

11. 11

    Stir and heat to boiling.

12. 12

    Cook until thickened - then cool.

13. 13

    Heat oven to 375 degrees.

14. 14

    Using one roll of dough at a time, cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.

15. 15

    Lay slices on a greased baking sheet, leaving ample space between cookies.

16. 16

    Place a teaspoon of filling on dough.

17. 17

    Place another slice of dough on top, dough slices can be left unsealed, or for a slight decoration, press together with tines of a fork.

18. 18

    Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

19. 19

    Cool on rack, cookies freeze well.