used for a base for filled raisin cookies (these were mom’s favorite cookies so we had them a lot. We didn’t like them as much, so she got all she wanted) She also used this recipe to make shaped iced cookies for Christmas
1 C shortening
1 C sugar
1 can milk
2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
3 – 4 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
3/4 tsp salt
Mix, roll, cut into circles 3 – 4 ”
Raisin Filling
3 tbl flour
1/2 C sugar
1/2 c water
1 C raisins
1 tsp banilla
Cook raisins, water and sugar to boil. Add flour mixed with liquid to thicken. Add vanilla and stir.
Put a Tsp of filling in the middle of the circle of dough, fold over and finger seal the edges. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 – 12 min.
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