Simple and Sweet

These cookies are a sweet and simple treat. They hold up well and are perfect little treat. Make them as big or as small as you like. I have also included the traditional cream cheese frosting below. Facebook page has original non gluten free version.
Nutella Fruit Cookies gluten free version
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups Pillsbury Multi-Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt

      Toppings:
                     Nutella, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, bananas, grapes


Combine shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add milk. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in separate large bowl. Mix into shortening mixture until well blended.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Roll out 1/3 of dough at a time to about 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface. Place remaining dough in resealable plastic bag. Chill until ready to use. Cut out with cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars and decors or leave plain and frost when cooled.
Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges of cookies are slightly golden. Remove immediately to cooling rack. 

Spread nutella on the cooled cookies and top with fresh fruits. 

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 pkg.(8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
assorted fresh fruit, for topping

Whip up and spread on cookies