Filled Cookies Iii
Serves: 3
Luisa Champlin
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
51
Sweetness
47
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Shortening1 cup
White Sugar1
Egg1 cup
Heavy Cream1 tsp
Vanilla Extract1 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour2 tsps
Baking Powder1 tsp
Baking Soda1 tsp
Salt1 cup
Raisin (chopped)1 cup
Walnut (chopped)1 cup
WaterDirections:
1
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar until smooth
2
Beat in the egg, then stir in the cream and vanilla
3
Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture
4
Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours, or until firm
5
To make the filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon flour
6
Mix in the raisins, walnuts and water
7
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly
8
Remove from heat and allow to cool
9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
10
Grease cookie sheets
11
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness
12
Using a round cutter, cut out 48 circles 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter
13
Assemble the cookies by placing one onto the cookie sheet, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, then cover with another cookie
14
Press the edges together with a fork to seal
15
Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies 2 inches apart
16
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden brown
17
Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks
18
CAUTION: Filling will be EXTREMELY HOT!