OVERSTUFFED POCKET COOKIES 
2 c. flour
1/4 c. toasted wheat germ
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. apple butter

In medium mixing bowl stir together flour, wheat germ, and baking powder. In large mixer bowl beat butter and shortening. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until combined. Cover; chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

On lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch rounds. Place half the rounds on a greased cookie sheet. Spoon 1 teaspoon apple butter onto center of each. Top with remaining rounds. Seal edges. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.

 

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