old time filled cookies

How To Make old time filled cookies

• Step 1
  In a heavy sauce pan add all the filling ingredients and stir.Over med heat cook until very thick stirring often to make sure in doesnt burn on.Remove and let cool.
• Step 2
  To make cookie dough,cream the shortening(or butter)with the egg and sugar until light and fluffy.Sift the flour and baking powder together,now add to creamed mixture with vanilla and milk.mix well until a nice dough forms.remove from bowl and wrap in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes
• Step 3
  once the dough is chilled bring out of fridge and devide in half.On a well floured surface roll half the dough to about 1/8th to 1/4th inch thick.Cot out circles with what ever cutter you have( I use a 3 inch cookie cutter).Reroll dough and continue cutting out cookies until you have used all the dough.Put onto lined cookie sheets.
• Step 4
  Put about a teaspoon of filling in the middle of each cookie. now repeat step 3 for the tops of cookie.Press edges of cookies together with the tip of a floured fork.
• Step 5
  Bake in a pre heated 350 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown,cool slightly and enjoy.Store in air tight container for up to a week if they last that long.
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