Filling For Cookies

1 c. sugar 1 Tb. flour 1/2 c. boiling water 1-1/4 c. chopped raisins 3/4 c. nut meats

Mix the sugar and flour and stir them into the boiling water.
Add the raisins and let cook until thick enough to spread on the cookies. Remove from the fire and add the nut meats. Cool slightly and spread. Figs or dates may be used in place of the raisins.

If it is not desired to prepare a filling for the cookies, jam makes a very good substitute.

Sour-Cream Cookies (3 Dozen Cookies)

1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1/2 pt. thick sour cream 1/2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. baking powder 3-1/2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. lemon extract

Cream the butter and sugar, add the eggs, and beat thoroughly.
Add the cream. Sift the soda, baking powder, and flour and add to the first mixture.
Add the lemon extract, roll out thick, and sprinkle with sugar. Cut with a round cutter, place on greased and floured tins, and bake.