Apple Dumplings with Syrup

Ingredients (14)

• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 4-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 pounds butter-flavored shortening
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 24 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• SYRUP:
• 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon