Jam Filled Cookies

==Ingredients==
*1 3/4 cups flour
*1/2 teaspoon baking powder
*1/2 salt
*1/2 teaspoon baking soda
*1/2 cup sugar
*1/2 cup shortening
*1 egg
*2 tablespoons milk
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*strawberry preserves or apricot or date filling
==Directions==
#Sift first five ingredients together.
#Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
#Blend in egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well blended.
#Roll out on floured board until 1/8" thick. Cut into rounds with cookie cutter.
#Place tablespoon of filling in center of half of rounds. If you wish, cut a decorative design in other half of rounds. Top filled rounds.
Category:Cookie Recipes