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Filled Christmas Cookies
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Servings: 4
Categories:
Christmas
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2
cup
shortening 1
cup
sugar 1
egg,
beaten
1/2
cup
milk 1
teaspoon
vanilla extract 3 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour 1
teaspoon
baking soda 2
teaspoons
cream of tartar 1
cup
raisins 1
cup
coconut 1
cup
brown sugar 1/2
cup
water 3
tablespoons
flour 1/2
cup
black walnuts
Directions:
1.
FILLING: Mix all ingredients together and cook 5 minutes or until clear.
2.
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in egg. Combine milk and vanilla; set aside. Combine flour, soda and cream of tartar; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing well after each addition.
3.
Roll half of dough on lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness, cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters. Place on lightly greased baking sheets; spread 1 teaspoon filling over each.
4.
Roll remaining dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters and place over filling. Lightly press outer edges together. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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