Cajun Tarts
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg", "3 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1/2 c. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. blackberry preserves"]
["Cream shortening and sugar together.", "Add egg and mix well. Sift flour and baking powder together; add to batter, alternating with milk and vanilla.", "Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness.", "Cut into 5-inch circles.", "Put a spoon of preserves on 1/2 of the circle.", "Fold pastry in half and seal with a fork. Place pastry on a cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.", "Yield:", "8", "to 10 tarts."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "flour", "baking powder", "milk", "vanilla", "blackberry preserves"]