Scottish Tea Cookies with Apple Butter
A Platter Talk Exclusive, inspired by my love of apples and the Mennonite Community Cookbook
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup apple butter
Instructions
- Combine salt, sugar, shortening and butter.
- Add flour a bit at a time, working in like a pastry to a crumbly consistency.
- In separate bowl, beat eggs and and vanilla.
- Add egg mixture to flour mixture and mix till smooth.
- Chill dough in fridge for at least one hour.
- Shape chilled dough into balls 1 inch in diameter.
- Place dough balls on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart and flatten with palm of hand.
- Use thumb to create well in center of each cookie.
- Place a few tablespoons of apple butter in small zip-lock bag.
- Snip corner of bag with scissors to create small opening.
- Squeeze apple butter into each well, filling slightly above level of dough.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until light brown in color.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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