Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry

Ingredients

• 8 cups flour, all-purpose
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 each egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 x water as needed
• 2 pounds figs dry
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest finely chopped
• 3/4 cup raisins, seedless chopped
• 6 ounces chocolate bits
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 3/4 cup candied citron chopped
• 1/2 cup almonds chopped, toasted
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
• 1/4 cup dates chopped
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 container powdered sugar
• 1 each egg whites
• 1 x lemon juice of 1/2
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract