Noel Cookie Gems - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 c. sour cream
1 1/4 chopped nuts (finely chopped)
jam, jellies or preserves

Preparation

Combine first four ingredients and set aside.
Sift together next four ingredients.
Add to shortening mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing well.
Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll in nuts.
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
Press thumb in center of each cookie and fill with jam.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 400\u00b0 or until lightly brown.