Filled Cookie Turnovers

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
2. 2
   Stir in cream and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add remaining ingredients except preserves and stir well.
4. 4
   Chill dough for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 400°.
6. 6
   Roll out dough to 1/16-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Using a cookie cutter, cut 2 for each turnover.
8. 8
   On lightly greased baking sheet, place 1 piece of dough.
9. 9
   Place a rounded teaspoonful of preserves and top with another piece of dough.
10. 10
    Pinch edges.
11. 11
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes.