posted by Rusty 01-01-103 4:03 PM
Maids of Honor
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. raspberry jam
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until light. Add sifted flour, salt and baking powder.
Form small balls between hands and put into small cupcake pans. Make a deep hole in center by pushing up around edges. Mix jam and nuts together; fill tarts.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes, until lightly browned.
Top with whipped cream when serving.
Maids of Honor
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
Few grains salt
Filling:
Raspberry jam
Topping:
1/2 lb. coconut
3/4 c. condensed milk
Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs. Add dry ingredients. Mix to form dough. Take small ball of dough and press into small muffin tin, 1/2 way up tin. Put 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam in tart center. Top with 1 teaspoon topping mixture.
Bake in moderate oven (350-375 degrees) until browned, about 20-25 minutes.