Filled Star Cookies
["2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "3 egg yolks", "1/3 c. orange juice", "4 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "preserves or jam for filling", "confectioners sugar"]
["Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla extract.", "Beat in egg yolks and orange juice.", "Combine flour and salt; mix in 2 cups at a time until dough is soft.", "Add flour if needed.", "Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight.", "Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.", "Use a star cutter to cut out shapes.", "Use thimble to cut out 5/8-inch centers (these are the top cookies). Gather dough scraps and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.", "Cut out stars and put onto ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Cool and fill with jam.", "Sift confectioners sugar on top."]
["shortening", "sugar", "vanilla extract", "egg yolks", "orange juice", "all-purpose", "salt", "preserves", "confectioners sugar"]