Raisin Filled Cookies

• Produce

  • 2 cups Raisins

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/8 cup Butter shortening
  • 50 tbsp Flour
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp Vanilla

• Dairy

  • 12 tbsp Butter
  • 2/3 cup Milk

• Liquids

  • 1 1/4 cup Water

Found on sixsistersstuff.com

Description

Ingredients

• Raisin Filling:
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup water (to cover raisins)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch of salt
• pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup water
• Cookie dough:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temp
• 1/8 cup butter shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• Frosting Glaze:
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

• Raisin filling:
• Put raisins in a pan and cover with water. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Mix together sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, flour, and 1/4 cup water. Add to the raisin mixture and turn the heat down to low setting. Stir and cook until it thickens - about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Set aside to cool while you make the cookie dough.
• Cookie Dough:
• Combine softened butter, shortening, vanilla, and sugar. Add in egg.
• Stir flour, salt, and baking powder together in another bowl. Add dry mixture to the butter mixture and add milk. Stir in well.
• Chill dough for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Roll dough about 1/8 inch thick.
• Cut into circles with a 3 inch round cookie cutter. You could also use the top of a glass that is 3 inches in diameter.
• Place cookie dough circle on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place a tablespoon of raisin filling in the center of the cookie. Top with a second cookie and seal the edges with a fork.
• Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes or until very lightly browned.
• Glaze:
• When cookies are cooled mix together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
• Frost the tops of each cookie.