2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
6 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Cream together first 4 ingredients. Sift together 5 cups flour with remaining ingredients except milk. Add sifted flour mixture alternately with milk. Add last cup of flour gradually. Dough should be soft. Chill thoroughly.

FILLING:

3 c. raisins
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/4 c. finely chopped nuts