Fruit Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
3 or 4 small eggs
1/2 c. milk (start with 1/4 c.)
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and work as for pie dough.
Beat eggs, add milk and vanilla.
Add liquid to first mixture, mix well and work until it works away from your hands (you can add the rest of the milk at this time if needed).
Divide into 2 parts.
You may chill dough for a short time for easier handling.
Roll out between 2 pieces of wax paper.
Add any filling.
Make slits across top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares.