Raisin Filled Cookies - Zcmi Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cookie
2 cups shortening, I use transfat free
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons water
6 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
Filling
2 cups raisins
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

For dough:
Cream together shortening and sugars.
Add eggs, one at a time. Beating well after each addition.
Stir in water.
In a small bowl, mix flour, salt and soda.
Add wet ingredients, mixing well.
Divide dough into four parts.
Roll each section into a 2 inch thick log.
Wrap in plastic wrap or wax paper.
Chill for several hours or overnight.
For Filling:
Combine ingredients for filling in a saucepan.
Stir and heat to boiling.
Cook until thickened - then cool.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Using one roll of dough at a time, cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Lay slices on a greased baking sheet, leaving ample space between cookies.
Place a teaspoon of filling on dough.
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.
Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on rack, cookies freeze well.