1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

FILLING:

2 c. finely chopped dried figs, apples, or peaches
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. orange juice
Dash of salt

Cream thoroughly shortening; add sugar (brown and white). Then add egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat well. Sift together flour, salt, and soda; stir into creamed mixture. Chill at least 1 hour.

On well floured surface, roll 1/4 of dough at a time into 8 x 12 inch rectangle. Cut crosswise in six 2 inch strips. Spread 1/2 cup filling over 3 strips, then top with remaining three strips; press lengthwise edges together with floured fork. Cut in 2 inch lengths and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Filling: Chop fruit fine. Add sugar, juice, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 minutes. Cool.