1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Mix flour with soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Drop dough in small mounds about 2 inches apart. Press small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of cold filling in center. Top with small amount of dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

FILLING:

1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. soft butter
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Place raisins in saucepan. Add sugar, cornstarch, water. Cook until thick. Cool slightly. Add lemon juice, butter, nuts. Let stand until cold.