Mix sugar and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated.
In another bowl combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg) mix until combine and set aside.
Add sour cream and vanilla to sugar mixture it will be slightly lumpy but will smooth out when you add the dry ingredients.
Add dry ingredients and mix until everything is incorporated, chill for several hours or overnight.
Filling
While dough is chilling or the next day make filling. Rinse raisins and grind in food processor. Put all ingredients in saucepan except for vanilla. Cook for 15 minutes on low. Take of heat, when cool add vanilla.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
While oven is preheating roll out cookie dough and cut into circle, if you don't have a circle cutter you can use a wide mouth jar or cup
Add 1 tsp. filling and top with another piece of dough. Crimp sides together and put on baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes
Notes
This recipe is a family heirloom from my great grandmother!