Santa'S Thumbprints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. quick oats (uncooked)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 3/4 c. finely chopped nuts
2/3 c. fruit preserves

Preparation

Preheat 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 and roll in nuts.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Press centers with thumb and fill with preserves.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely.
Yields 4 1/2 dozen.