Swedish Strips

1 c Shortening

1 c Brown sugar

1 lg Egg

1 ts Vanilla

1 ts Salt

2 1/2 c Flour

1 c Jam

Icing sugar Cream sugar and shortening together, beat in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Press dough by hand onto cookie sheet (with raised sides). Bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. While still warm, spread with jam. When cool, sift icing sugar over top. Kids love these! Orginated: Cindy Easu, Duncan, B.C. Source: Aitken's Bakin', Alex Aitkin Elementary School From the collection of K. Deck