mrs. andersons filled cookies

(1 RATING)
39 Pinches
DuBois, PA
Updated on Jun 21, 2012

This recipe was a favorite of my Grandmother. We looked forward to her making these cookies as they just melted in your mouth.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup butter or shortening
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make mrs. andersons filled cookies

  • Step 1
    Cream together white sugar,brown sugar and shortening or butter. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in 1 cup milk.
  • Step 2
    Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt and add to the creamed mixture.
  • Step 3
    Add vanilla extract and enough more flour to make a soft dough Refrigerate overnight. Roll out dough in portions to cut out circles with cookie cutter. Fill with Raisin filling. Top with another dough circle. Bake at 375 degrees 8-10 minutes
  • Step 4
    Raisin filling 1lb raisins,1/2 c water, 1/2 cup white sugar,tsp vanilla and 1 tbls flour. Bring to boil and cool.

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