2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1-2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 1/2 c. flour

Mix in usual way. Chill 2 hours and roll. Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

RAISIN FILLING:

2 c. raisins
Water to cover well
2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. lemon juice or extract
Vanilla, if desired
1 c. sugar

Cook together all but lemon and vanilla; add these after other mixture is cooked.

FILLED COOKIES: Roll out a bit thinner possibly than for plain single sugar cookies. After arranging on cookie sheet place a measure of raisin filling in the center of each. Top with matching cookie and seal edges around with a fork. Then prick several times on top cookies. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.