Currant Filled Cookies

I’m not happy with the cookie portion.  I want a more tender, crumbly cookie to wrap around this yummy currant filling.  I think next time I’ll use a mildly sweet sugar cookie recipe.

Dried Currant Paste
makes 3 cups of filling

2 cups dried currants
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup cookie crumbs (I used amaretti cookie crumbs)

Place all ingredients (except cookie crumbs) in a small sauce pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes.  Let cool for 30 minutes.  When cool, use a food processor to puree to a smooth paste.  Place paste in a small bowl and add cookie crumbs.  Stir to combine.  Refrigerate.

Use small spoonfuls of paste to fill your cookie of choice.  Bake according to your cookie recipe guidelines.  (Add additional time, if needed.)

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