LEMON RAISIN FILLED COOKIES

Lemon Raisin Filled Cookies image

My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these soft and moist cookies 38 years ago, and they've been a family favorite ever since!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill overnight. , For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water; stir to dissolve. Add raisins; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir a little of the hot mixture into beaten egg; return all to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Cool. , Divide chilled dough into thirds. Roll out a portion at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 1 teaspoon filling on half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges together to seal; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. (Use any leftover filling in tarts or as a dessert sauce over cake.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.