November 24, 2010

Quick Raisin Filled Cookies

2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 T. + milk
2 tsp. vanilla
7 cups flour

Mix. Shape into rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill.
Slice 1/4 inches thick. Place 1 tsp. filling on slice. Top with another slice.
Bake at 350 until lightly brown. on edges.

Filling:
2 cups raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 T. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine in pan, boil til thick. Cool.

I got this recipe from Grandma Syme. This is a big batch and makes a lot of cookies. But they freeze well.

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