Chocolate Nut-Filled Cookies

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg, and beat well.

Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.

Chill dough 2 to 4 hours.

Roll out dough to ⅛ inch thickness on a lightly floured board.

Cut half of dough into 36 circles with a 2 inch; cookie cutter.

Using a 2 inch doughnut cutter, cut remaining dough into 36 circles.

Place solid circles on lightly greased cookie sheets.

In center of each circle, place a teaspoon of Chocolate-Nut Filling (combine remaining ingredients); spread almost to the edges.

Top with a circle cut with doughnut cutter; seal edges with fork tines.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 10 to 12 minutes.