Italian Filled Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until it resembles coarse meal. Make a well, add eggs and vanilla.
3. 3
   Mix with wooden spoon until mixture leaves side of bowl.Filling: Chop or grind fruit and nuts.
4. 4
   Add cinnamon, brown sugar, and water. Cook over low heat until fruit is soft and filling has thickened.Set aside, cool.
5. 5
   Roll dough thin, cut in 2" circles with cookie cutter. Put 1 T of filling in center, fold and seal edges.
6. 6
   Bake in 375 degree oven until golden brown.