Raisin Topper Cookies

It's time for another recipe from Aunt Faye.
I find this one to be quite interesting.
I love raisins.
I will definitely make these cookies.

Raisin Toppers

Combine, In a saucepan:
1 C light or dark Raisins
1/2 C Brown Sugar
2 TBS Flour
1/3 C Water
1/4 tsp Salt
Cook, stirring often until thick

Stir in:
2 TBS Lemon Juice
Cool Completely

Sift into the above mixture:
2 Cups Flour
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
Stir in 1/2 C Brown Sugar

Cut in 1 C Vegetable Shortening
Stir in 3 C uncooked Rolled Oats
1/3 C Water
Grate rind of 1 Lemon
Blend Well

Form Balls 1 TBS each ( use a cookie scoop)
Place on a Parchment Paper lined Cookie Sheet or a Silpat Lined Cookie Sheet, 2" apart.
Flatten
Make a dent in the center with your thumb
Fill with Raisins
Bake at 375 Degrees for 10 minutes
Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!