7 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco shortening
1 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. milk (dissolve baking soda in milk)
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, sugar and cream of tartar into large bowl. Add shortening and work in like for pie dough. Add eggs and milk with soda and work with hands until dough is soft. Roll on slightly floured board cut in rounds. Put filling on rounds. Press other on top. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Filling: Cook 1 box of raisins in water until boiling. Then add approximately 2 tablespoons cornstarch and dissolve in water. Add to raisins and thicken and put about 1 teaspoon butter in. You can also add a little cinnamon or grated lemon rind. Note: The raisins add enough natural sweetness to the filling but if you wish, you can put a little sugar in it to your taste.