Originally Published:
Like Mama Used to Make . . . and More, 1986
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1 c. shortening (or 1/2 margarine)
3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. orange juice
1 jar Lekvar prunes or
cook 2 lbs. prunes, pitted
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 T. lemon juice
1 egg white, beaten lightly

Cut shortening into dry ingredients until it is in small pieces. Add eggs and orange juice. Mix together into a soft ball. If necessary, add more flour to handle. Roll out on floured surface. Cut out rounds with a glass or coffee pot cover. Mix prunes, nuts and lemon juice for the filling. Put 1 teaspoon filling in the center of the circle of dough. Pick up the edges toward the center to form a triangle and pinch the dough together with floured fingers. Brush the top with beaten egg white. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly brown. Yield: 2-3 dozen, depending on size.