Filled Christmas Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Festively Stuffed Treats

Filled Christmas Cookies

For The Dough:

1/2 cup of shortening

1 cup of sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup of milk

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon of soda

2 teaspoons of cream of tartar

For The Filling:

1 cup of raisins

1 cup of shredded coconut

1 cup of brown sugar

1/2 cup of water

3 tablespoons of flour

1/2 cup of black walnuts

For The Filling:

Mix all ingredients together and cook 5 minutes.

For The Cookies:

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.