2021 North Shore 8th Ward Relief Society Cookbook

Raisin filled cookies
INGREDIENTS
2 cups raisins
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cloves
Cornstarch, mixed with a little water
Walnuts
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare the filling first by putting 2 cups of raisins in a
saucepan and adding enough water to not quite cover them. Add 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2
teaspoon cloves. Add cornstarch. Bring to a boil. Walnuts can be added if desired.
Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla;
continue beating. Measure and add the dry ingredients and water. Mix well. This should
be the maximum amount of flour needed. The dough should be fairly soft.
Drop dough by tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with
fingers. Place a teaspoon of raisin mixture into the center of each bit of dough, then top
the raisin mixture with another teaspoon of dough. Bake about 10 minutes.
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