FILLED SUGAR COOKIES

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I think this was from my mother's "Home and Garden" Cookbook Encyclopedia. It's the first cookie I learned to bake at age 9...so for over 50 years, it's still my favorite.

Provided by Valarie Larson

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick sweet cream butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp milk
FILLING
3 tsp lemon juice
1/4 c water
3 tsp cornstarch
1 c chopped dates
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp lemon rind
1/2 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Cill cookie dough for 1 hour. Roll to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut 2 for each cookie; fill centers only. Cover with 2nd cut-out, seal with fork around the edges
  • 2. Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes. Can also be filled with jelly or mincemeat.
  • 3. Excellent!!

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