Favorite Apple Dumplings

• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons butter, divided
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
• Cinnamon-sugar
• Additional milk

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk.
3. Divide pastry into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. square. Place an apple on the center of each. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar; dot with remaining butter. Bring corners of pastry to center. Brush edges with milk; pinch edges to seal.
4. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; drizzle with reserved syrup. Bake at 375u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-apple-dumplings/ (may not work)