Santa'S Thumbprints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
3/4 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring
2 1/2 c. Quaker oats (Quick or old fashioned)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. fruit preserves

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Beat Crisco and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Add combined oats, flour and salt; mix well. Form 1-inch balls; roll in nuts.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet; press centers with thumb or paw.
Fill with preserves.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack.
Cool completely.