Ingredients
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3 1/2 cups pastry flour
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (says a pinch)
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (pecans work too)
1/2 cup raisins, ground (in a food processor)
1 tablespoon water (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Preparation
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Sift together flours and salt.
Cut shortening into flour mixture.
Melt 1/2 + 1/3 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water and pour into flour mixture and mix.
Roll out and cut into circles the size of a large can like fruit comes in, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Make the filling by mixing together nuts, 2 tbsp sugar, and raisins.
Place a tablespoonful of filling on one side of each circle.
Wet the edges of the circle, fold over (should look like a half moon), and seal with a fork.
Prick the top of all assembled cookies with a fork to vent.
Bake at 400F for 7-10 minutes, until just turning golden.
Let cool.
Dust lightly with powdered sugar or make frosting by mixing 1 tbsp water, powdered sugar, and vanilla. If desired, frosting may be tinted with food coloring and sprinkles may be put on cookies immediately after frosting.
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