AUNTIE ETTA'S BASIC COOKIE DOUGH/PRUNE FILLED COOKIES.

AUNTIE ETTA'S BASIC COOKIE DOUGH: She used this dough to make PRUNE FILLED cookies. Everything she baked was in large quantities. Here is what you will need:
5 lbs flour
2 lbs sugar
1 1/2 dozen eggs
1/2 lb butter
1/2 lb Crisco shortening
5 heaping spoons (tablespoons) baking powder
Vanilla and milk is needed.

Beat sugar, eggs, Crisco, and butter with mixer...place mixture in large bowl and add flour - a little at a time - add baking powder, vanilla and milk if needed to form a soft and silky dough. Put aside to rise.


PRUNE FILLING:
combine prunes (pitted of course), 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup of water,2 tsp cinnamon, raisins, chopped nuts, chopped or sliced cherries and 1/4 cup of brandy. Cook everything together on medium heat stirring constantly simmer for 12 minutes or until thick. Let it cool down.

When filling is cool, gently roll the dough, place the filling in the center and close forming a loaf. Brush top with egg wash. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or golden brown (Ovens do vary, please keep a close eye on the loaves)

I like to drizzle frosting, but must people like to sprinkle confectionery sugar on them. Slice when cooled down.

You can use this basic cookie dough to make cherry slices, almond slices, etc. Instead of stuffing the loaf you add the almonds or sliced cherries right in the mixture. Set aside to rise. When ready, form loaves and bake same as filled loaves.
Let cool before slicing.

If anyone bakes these cookies, please let me know how they turn out! ENJOY