Cajun Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar together.
2. 2
   Add egg and mix well. Sift flour and baking powder together; add to batter, alternating with milk and vanilla.
3. 3
   Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness.
4. 4
   Cut into 5-inch circles.
5. 5
   Put a spoon of preserves on 1/2 of the circle.
6. 6
   Fold pastry in half and seal with a fork. Place pastry on a cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Yield:
8. 8
   8
9. 9
   to 10 tarts.