This is an old family recipe from B's grandmother.Dough:1 1/2 cup sugar1 cup butter3 eggs1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp baking soda3 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt4 cups flour1 cup milkCream together the sugar and butter, add eggs, and vanilla.Sift the dry ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately to the bowl, beat only as needed. Refrigerate 2 hours or over night.
Filling:1 pound raisins or other dried fruit (we have tried apricots and currants)1/2 cup sugar (1/4 cup is usually enough)2 T cornstarchPut the raisins in a pan and cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer at least 30 minutes, adding water as needed to produce plump raisins with sauce. Add sugar and cook 2-3 minutes. Add cornstarch and cook 2-3 minutes. coolThe filling can be made the day ahead also.Cookies:Roll out dough on a liberally floured surface and cut with a 2 3/4 inch cutter. Dough is sticky, keep it cold and move quickly. Place bottom pieces on an ungreased sheet. add spoonful of filling and cover with top layer.
Seal edges with a fork dipped in flour.
Bake at 350 degrees 15 to 20 minutes. Bake only 8 per sheet as they will spread.
We make this family favorite only once a year. Enjoy!
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