Filled Cookies III

In a large bowl cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg then stir in the cream and vanilla. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour baking powder baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours or until firm.

To make the filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat stir together 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Mix in the raisins walnuts and water. Cook until thickened stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a round cutter cut out 48 circles 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Assemble the cookies by placing one onto the cookie sheet place a teaspoon of filling in the center then cover with another cookie. Press the edges together with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining dough spacing cookies 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven or until edges are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. CAUTION: Filling will be EXTREMELY HOT!