Raisin Squares and a Dozen Diamond Cookies

Raisin squares are a treat my grandmother always made for her family in California for the winter holidays. Two moist layers of raisins cooked with lemon are sandwiched between thin layers of pastry. The pastry on top should be thin and crisp, generously dusted with sugar and cinnamon. They go wonderfully with a pot of Earl Grey tea.

Every time I make raisin squares, I cut back the amount of dough so that there will be plenty of raisins in proportion to the pastry. However, there is