Fig envelopes

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       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
  
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