Raisin Filled Cookies
["3 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1 box raisins", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "cornstarch (to thicken)"]
["Cook box of raisins with enough water to cover raisins.", "Add sugar and cornstarch to thicken; cook for 7 minutes.", "Set aside to cool.", "Cream sugar, shortening and eggs; add vanilla and milk.", "Add baking powder and salt to flour.", "Mix well.", "When dough is stiff enough, roll out thin.", "Cut with cookie cutter; put on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Put a spoonful of raisins on and then put another on the top.", "Make a vent on top and bake 6 to 10 minutes in 400\u00b0 oven."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "milk", "raisins", "sugar", "water", "cornstarch"]