1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
4-4 1/2 c. flour

Beat sugar, shortening and eggs together. Add milk with soda. Put cream of tartar with flour. Mix together. Refrigerate for easier handling.

FILLING:

1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
2 c. chopped dried apricots
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook filling mixture until thick over medium heat. Cool. Roll cookie dough and cut out in circle and top with another, seal edges. Bake at 350 degrees approximately 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.