Apple Sandwich Cookiescookies 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup roger's golden syrup 2 eggs beaten 3 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder ----FILLING---- 3 medium apples 1 cup roger's golden syrup 1 lemon juice and grated rind ----DATE OR FIG FILLING---- 1/3 cup roger's golden syrup 1/2 lb chopped dates or figs 1/3 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Cream shortening, add sugar and syrup gradually. Beat until light and fluffy. Add well beaten eggs and blend thoroughly. Fold in flour with salt and baking powder. Chill dough well. Roll thin on slightly floured board and cut in 3 inch rounds. Bake on lightly greased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 350 or until nicely browned. While still warm put together in pairs with filling. Filling: Combine ingredients and bring to a boil and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Cool and spread between cookies. Date or fig filling may also be used if desired. |
