1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
4 tsp. baking powder
Approximately 5 1/2 c. flour, sifted

FILLING:

1 1/2 c. water
1 box raisins
Enough flour to thicken
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

DOUGH: Cream together shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs. Beat until fluffy. Sift flour; measure. Add salt, soda, and baking powder. Sift again. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stir until smooth. Chill dough. Roll out 1/8 inch thick on floured board. Cut in desired shapes and place 1 inch part on a greased cookie sheet. Place a teaspoon of filling in center of each and cover with top pieces. Press edges together. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

FILLING: Cook raisins and 1 1/2 cups water until raisins start to soften. Add 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and cook until soft. Add thickened to raisins. Cook until thick. Let cool. Make thickening with flour and water. Yields 4 dozen.