School Lunch Tarts

This is a handy little treat to put in lunches, since there is no icing to make a mess, but it has a 'hidden' sweet treat.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  eggs
• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 24  frozen tart shells
• 3⁄4 cup  jam

Directions

1. Put the first eight ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix at low speed long enough to wet all ingredients.
3. Scrape down sides.
4. Beat at high speed for 3 minutes.
5. Put 2 teaspoons jam in each tart shell.
6. Fill tart shell with cake batter.
7. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until nicely browned.
8. If you want to save time, use a white cake mix.