Johnny Appleseed Cookies

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   Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and cream.

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   Add vanilla.

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   Stir in combined flour, soda and salt.

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   Beat until combined, then chill dough.

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   When chilled, roll dough out about 1/8- inch thick.

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   Cut into about 48 rounds (You need an even number of rounds.

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   Place half the cookie dough rounds on ungreased baking sheet.

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   Put a heaping teaspoon of apple butter in the center of each round.

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   Top with remaining cookie dough rounds to make a sandwich.

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    Crimp edges all around with tines of a fork.

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    Prick centers (this allows the steam to be released).

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    Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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