Mint Ravioli Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat butter, shortening, sugar and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

2. 2

   Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.

4. 4

   Heat oven to 400º.

5. 5

   Roll half of dough into rectangle, 13 × 9 inches, on lightly floured surface. Place mints on dough, forming 6 uniform rows of 6.

6. 6

   Roll remaining dough into rectangle, 13 × 9 inches, on floured waxed paper. Place over mint-covered dough.

7. 7

   Cut dough between mints with pastry wheel or knife; press edges of each 'ravioli' with fork to seal.

8. 8

   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light brown.

10. 10

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.