Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1/4 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Preparation
In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until firm.
Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. round cutter. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; top each with a heaping teaspoon of pie filling. Cut holes in the center of remaining circles with a 1-in. round cutter; place over filled circles. Seal edges.
Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
