2 c. fine cut raisins or dates
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. water
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. nuts
Little lemon juice

DOUGH:

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. warm water
1 1/2 tsp. soda
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook filling until thick. Cool. Mix dough in order given (can chill). Drop dough by spoonfuls on cookie sheet, make impressions with wet spoon. Add 1/2 teaspoon filling, then put 1/2 teaspoon of dough on top of filling. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

NOTE: I usually grind the raisins.