Raspberry Dandies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup Crisco
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs, beaten until fluffy
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups rolled oats
• Raspberry preserves*

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. With a spoon, work the butter, Crisco, sugars and almond extract until soft. Add eggs. Add dry ingredients alternately with water. Add oats. Mix well.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto a cookie sheet. Place 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves in the center and press in lightly. Top with a teaspoon of dough.
4. Bake.

Notes

* Strawberry or pineapple preserves may be substituted.