| 1 | Cream shortening and sugar. |
| 2 | Add eggs and milk. |
| 3 | Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. |
| 4 | Add to creamed shortening and sugar. |
| 5 | Mix thoroughly. |
| 6 | Chill 2 hours. |
| 7 | Turn onto lightly floured board. |
| 8 | Roll in sheet 1/8 inch thick. |
| 9 | Cut with floured cutter. |
| 10 | Filling: cook mince-meat, sugar, and water together 10 minutes. |
| 11 | Cool. |
| 12 | Place 1 teaspoon filling between 2 cookies. |
| 13 | Press edges together. |
| 14 | Bake in hot oven (428°F) 10 minutes. |
| 15 | 36 servings. |
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