Filled Cookies

⅓ C shortening

1 C sugar

1 egg, beaten

½ C milk

1 t vanilla

3 ½ C flour

½ t salt

4 t baking powder

∙ Cream shortening and sugar.

∙ Add egg milk and vanilla.

∙ Sift together dry ingredients then add them to the mixture.

∙ Roll think on floured board.

∙ Cut out with cookie cutters.

∙ Place one teaspoon of filling on a cookie and cover with another cookie, press edges together.

∙ Bake at 325' - 350' for about 8 minutes.

2 t flour

½ C sugar

½ C raisins, chopped

½ C figs, chopped

½ C water

∙ Mix flour and sugar then add raisins figs and water.

∙ Cook until thick, be careful not to scorch.