Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and cream.
2. 2
   Add vanilla.
3. 3
   Stir in combined flour, soda and salt.
4. 4
   Beat until combined, then chill dough.
5. 5
   When chilled, roll dough out about 1/8- inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut into about 48 rounds (You need an even number of rounds.
7. 7
   Place half the cookie dough rounds on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Put a heaping teaspoon of apple butter in the center of each round.
9. 9
   Top with remaining cookie dough rounds to make a sandwich.
10. 10
    Crimp edges all around with tines of a fork.
11. 11
    Prick centers (this allows the steam to be released).
12. 12
    Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.