Filled Cookies (Dad's favorites)

Bahan-bahan

FILLING

3 C. chopped dates and/or raisins

1 c. Sugar

1c. water

1 tsp lemon rind

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 c chopped nuts

DOUGH

3-1/2 c. flour

1 C. Sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1 c shortening

2 eggs

4 Tbsp. milk

2 tsp. vanilla

Arahan

Filling: Combine dried fruit, 1 c sugar, and 1 c water in saucepan. Cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. lemon rind, 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice, and 1/4 c. chopped nuts.

Dough: Combine flour, 1 c sugar, baking soda and powder, and salt, and cut in 1 c. shortening until mix resembles coarse meal. Blend in eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well blended.

Roll out on floured board to 1/8 inch. Cut into rounds.

Place spoon of filling on and top with another round.

Bake at 350 degrees until nicely browned.

Nota

The "Dad" in the title is Nelson Secord.