Title: Fig Envelopes
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 6 servings
2 c Flour
3 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Sugar
2 ts Shortening
3/4 c Milk
1 c Cooked figs
Chopped/drained
1 Egg; well beaten
Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in
shortening with 2 spatulas. Slowly add enough milk to form a soft dough.
Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll in sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut in
4-inch squares.
Place 2 tablespoons chopped figs on 1/2 of each. Moisten edges with cold
milk. Fold. Press edges together. Brush tops with egg mixed with 1
tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon sugar. Place on slightly oiled baking sheet.
Bake in hot oven (450 F) 20 minutes. 6 servings. The Household Searchlight
