Black Walnut Filled Christmas Cookies

DOUGH:

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp. soda

2 tsp. cream of tartar

FILLING:

1 cup raisins

1 cup coconut

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup water

3 tbsp. flour

1/2 cup black walnuts

FILLING:

Mix all ingredients together and cook 5 minutes or until clear.

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in egg.

Combine milk and vanilla; set aside. Combine flour, soda and cream of

tartar; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture,

beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing well after each

addition. Roll half of dough on lightly floured board to 1/8 inch

thickness, cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters. Place on lightly

greased baking sheets; spread 1 teaspoon filling over each. Roll

remaining dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut with 2 inch round cookie

cutters and place over filling. Lightly press outer edges together.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Happy Baking,