1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla (add last)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg

Cream butter and sugar, add egg. Mix dry ingredients with flour and add to creamed mixture alternating with milk. Add vanilla last.

FILLING:

1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. flour

Cook until thick. Roll dough thin and use a large glass or round cookie cutter to make shapes. Place a spoonful of raisin filling on each circle and top with another round. Seal edges with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown (8 to 10 minutes).