Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 1 c peaches (finely chopped dried)
- 3/4 c water
- 1/2 c margarine
- 1/4 c shortening
- 1 ts baking powder
- 1 ts vanilla
- 1/2 ts nutmeg (ground)
- 1/4 ts salt
*if using self-rising flour --omit Baking powder and salt. Recipe by: Betty Crocker's Cookbook Mix peaches, water, 1/2 cup sugar and the nutmeg in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 35 minutes or until peaches are tender and water is almost absorbed; cool slightly. Mash with fork. Mix margarine, shortening, 1 cup sugar, the eggs and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into rectangle, 11 X 7 inches, on floured surface. Spread half of the peach mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges of each rectangle. Roll up tightly, beginning at long side. Pinch to seal. Wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until light brown; cool. ABOUT 5 DOZEN COOKIES; 75 CALORIES PER COOKIE. ----