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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a recipe taken from my holiday dainty list. These are so soft, taste like a cookie, but made up as a tart with pie filling inside. Use whatever filling you desire. Our favorite is Raspberry pie filling. I have been making these for many years. I got the recipe from a cousin of mine. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening, soft (do not use butter) |
1 cup sugar |
3 eggs, well beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 tablespoon milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
2 1/2 cups flour |
pie filling, such as cherry, blueberry, raspberry |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add beaten eggs , vanilla and milk and beat well.
3. Mix together salt, baking powder and flour.
4. Add about half flour mixture using mixer; stir in the rest by hand.
5. If mixture is very soft add a bit more flour. Be sure not to add too much flour.
6. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1/2 to 1 hour if the dough is still too soft to roll into balls.
7. Roll into 1/2 inch balls.
8. Place balls into well-greased mini tart pans.
9. Press the balls into the pan to create little shells. This may take a bit of practice.
10. Put about 1/2 teaspoon pie filling into the center of each tart.
11. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 to 15 minutes.
12. They should be a very light color. Don't let them get too dark or they will be dry.
13. Time does not include if chilling time is required.
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