Filled Cookies III

Filled Cookies III

by Herminia Wright 2 years ago
4.6 (7)
12 minutes
210.9 kcal
32.7 g carbs
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Description

This is a recipe that my German grandmother made on cold snowy days! I now think that I have to make them whenever it snows!

Ingredients
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped raisins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup water
Directions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, then stir in the cream and vanilla. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours, or until firm.
  2. 2. To make the filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Mix in the raisins, walnuts and water. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a round cutter, cut out 48 circles 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Assemble the cookies by placing one onto the cookie sheet, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, then cover with another cookie. Press the edges together with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
  4. 4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. CAUTION: Filling will be EXTREMELY HOT!
Nutrition Facts
serving: 24 cookies
calories: 210.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 32.7 g
protein: 2.9 g
saturated fat: 2.5 g
cholesterol: 14.5 mg
sodium: 136.9 mg
fiber: 0.9 g
sugar: 16.7 g