Raisin Fig Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• salt
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped figs

Method

1. 1 Cream shortening; add sugar, beaten egg, milk and vanilla.
2. 2 Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; add to creamed mixture.
3. 3 Roll dough thin on a floured board and cut with a cookie cutter.
4. 4 Mix flour, sugar, water, raisins, and figs; cook until thick.
5. 5 Place filling on half the cookies, top with remaining cookies, and press edges.
6. 6 Bake in a 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.