Cookie Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Add beaten eggs , vanilla and milk and beat well.
3. 3
   Mix together salt, baking powder and flour.
4. 4
   Add about half flour mixture using mixer; stir in the rest by hand.
5. 5
   If mixture is very soft add a bit more flour.
6. 6
   Be sure not to add too much flour.
7. 7
   Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1/2 to 1 hour if the dough is still too soft to roll into balls.
8. 8
   Roll into 1/2 inch balls.
9. 9
   Place balls into well-greased mini tart pans.
10. 10
    Press the balls into the pan to create little shells.
11. 11
    This may take a bit of practice.
12. 12
    Put about 1/2 teaspoon pie filling into the center of each tart.
13. 13
    Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 to 15 minutes.
14. 14
    They should be a very light color.
15. 15
    Don't let them get too dark or they will be dry.
16. 16
    Time does not include if chilling time is required.