This is an old-fashioned cookie, but it's more like a mini-pie ... and I was the lucky recipient of a lot of his family recipes because I liked to bake. This was one that I've changed up a bit ...

With your fingers, press gently to about 1/2-inch thick. 5. Bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft. Transfer the sheets to wire racks ...