Raisin Filled Cookies

 

1 c. shortening (solid Crisco or stick butter)
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
7 c. flour

Sift last 3 items together; mix to make dough.

RAISIN FILLING:

1/2 box raisins
1 c. sugar
2 heaping tbsp. flour, mixed with a little water

Cook raisins and sugar until raisins are plump. Thicken with flour and water mixture. Allow to get cold before using in cookies. Roll dough thin, cut and put on lightly greased cookie sheet. Put a teaspoon of filling on each. Roll more dough, cut and make a slit in the center of each about 1/2 inch long. Then put on top of cookie with filling on. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Don't press down, just lay on top lightly.