Raisin Filled Cookies

For the Dough:

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In stand mixer, cream sugar, butter, and 3/4 cup brown sugar together.
3. Add in the eggs, vanilla, and milk. Gradually mix in the flour mixture.
4. Cover the dough and allow to cool in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

For the Filling:

1. Mix cornstarch, flour, and water in a cold saucepan.
2. Once mixed, place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil.
3. Add in remaining 1 cup brown sugar and stir until smooth.
4. Pour in raisins, and cook for 3 minutes or until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Bake the Cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
4. Cut the dough into circles around 3 inches across.
5. Place the circles on the baking sheet, place a teaspoon of the raisin mixture in the middle, and fold the circle over the raisin mixture.
6. Bake the cookies for 8 minutes.