Basic Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 c shortening

• 1 c margarine

• 2 c sugar

• 1 c brown sugar

• 4 eggs

• 2 T milk

• 2 t vanilla

• 1 t salt

• 2 t soda

• 7 c flour

Preparation

1. Mix together shortening, margarine, sugars, eggs, milk, and vanilla and blend well.

2. Add salt, soda, and flour.

3. Mix and knead with hands until well blended.

4. When using a bread mixer, add all ingredients together.

5. To this you may add chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, chopped cherries, dates, etc. For filled cookies, form into rolls and wrap in waxed paper.

6. Chill in freezer for several hours.

Raisin Filling

1 c warm water

3/4 c sugar

1 t vanilla

1 T flour

2 c raisins

1 c chopped nuts

1. Blend all ingredients for a few seconds.

2. Slice dough ¼ in thick and place on cookie sheet.

3. Put a spoonful of filling on top.

4. Place another slice of dough over that. No need to seal the edges.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.