1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
Approx. 5 1/2-6 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add vanilla. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Sift flour, measure and add salt, soda and powder. Sift again. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stir until smooth. Add more flour if necessary.

Chill dough for several hours in refrigerator. Turn out on a lightly floured board and roll to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with round cutter and place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Spread each cookie with this filling, 1 teaspoon in center and cover with another round of dough. 1 c. sugar 1 c. water 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional

Combine all ingredients and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool before putting on cookie. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.