Filled Sugar Cookies Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 c. margarine or possibly butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 x egg
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour*
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 c. raisins cut-up dates or possibly figs
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. minced nuts if you like
• 3/4 c. water Granulated sugar If using self-rising flour omit baking soda and cream of tartar.

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