Fruit Squares

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. confectioners sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 or 4 small eggs
  • 1/2 c. milk (start with 1/4 c.)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and work as for pie dough.
  2. 2
    Beat eggs, add milk and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Add liquid to first mixture, mix well and work until it works away from your hands (you can add the rest of the milk at this time if needed).
  4. 4
    Divide into 2 parts.
  5. 5
    You may chill dough for a short time for easier handling.
  6. 6
    Roll out between 2 pieces of wax paper.
  7. 7
    Add any filling.
  8. 8
    Make slits across top.
  9. 9
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  10. 10
    When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  11. 11
    Cut into squares.

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