Raisin Filled Cookies

Surprise (Raisin Filled) COOKIES
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup milk
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups flour (add more to make a nice dough)
1. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, salt and vanilla
2. Add the remaining ingredients
3. Roll out to ¼ inch thick, cut into desired shape
4. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes
Filling:
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 1 cup hot water
1. Cook until thick, add vanilla and nuts if desired