Tiddlywinks

[nverland]

Tiddlywinks

Ingredients

1 ½ c ground raisins
¾ c sugar
1 c water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c chopped nuts, walnuts or pecans are good
2 Tbsp grated or chopped orange peel
2 c flour
2/3 c shortening
1 tsp salt
1/3 c or more water, as needed for crust
2 Tbsp orange peel, grated or chopped fine
¼ c sugar for topping

Directions

1 Bring ground raisins, ¾ cup sugar, water and cornstarch to a boil, stirring to keep from sticking. Add cup of nuts and grated orange peel. Set aside to cool slightly.
2 Mix together flour and shortening (which can be half butter or mayonnaise), and salt, stirring until crumbly. Add water to make dough, using a little more water if needed.
3 Roll half dough, place into square 9 inch pan, spread with filling. Cover with the other half rolled very thin and placed on top. Prick all over with fork. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F. until lightly browned. If your over is too hot try 400 degrees F.
4 Cool completely and cut with knife into bars. Keeps for 2 days without refrigeration.