Raisin Filled Cookies
- Cookies:
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 c. buttermilk
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- 5 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- Raisin Filling:
- 2 c. raisins
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1½ c. boiling water
- For the Cookies: cream together the shortening, eggs, and sugar.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except the buttermilk. Mix together.
- Add buttermilk. Mix again.
- Roll out with a rolling pin ⅛" thick and cut into round shapes with cookie cutters. You will need two circles for each cookie.
- For the filling: stir all together and then add the boiling water. Put into a blender and process till smooth.
- Place 2 tsp. filling on one dough circle and top with another dough circle. Pinch edges closed with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool on pan for 1 minute before placing on a wire rack to completely cool.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/raisin-filled-cookies-totally-tasty/
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