DOUGH:

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3.5 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar

FILLING:

1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. black walnuts

FILLING: Mix all ingredients together and cook 5 minutes or until clear.

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in egg. Combine milk and vanilla; set aside. Combine flour, soda and cream of tartar; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing well after each addition.

Roll half of dough on lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness, cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters. Place on lightly greased baking sheets; spread 1 teaspoon filling over each.

Roll remaining dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters and place over filling. Lightly press outer edges together. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.