Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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