Apple Pie Cookies 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt FILLING: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Apple Pie Cookies cont. 3 medium tart apples, peeled and grated (about 2 cups) 3/4 cup water GLAZE: 4 tablespoons water Red and green liquid food coloring In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide in dough in half. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle (dough will be soft). Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat until apples Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Apple Pie Cookies are softened and mixture is thickened; cool. On a lightly floured surface roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. apple cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Spread with 2 teaspoons of filling to within 1/4 in. of edge. Top with another cutout seal edges. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons water and 18 drops red food coloring. In another small bowl, combine remaining water and 6 drops green food coloring. Using a pastry brush, "paint" apples red with green leaves. Yield: 2 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008