Chocolate-Raspberry Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Mix flour, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Microwave chocolate and margarine in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.
4. 4
   or until margarine is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted.
5. 5
   Add cream cheese; beat with mixer until well blended.
6. 6
   Beat in egg and vanilla.
7. 7
   Gradually add flour mixture, beating after each addition until well blended.
8. 8
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar until evenly coated.
9. 9
   Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets.
10. 10
    Press your thumb into center of each ball; fill each indentation with about 1/4 tsp.
11. 11
    preserves.
12. 12
    Bake 8 to 10 min.
13. 13
    or until lightly browned.
14. 14
    Cool 1 min.
15. 15
    on baking sheets; remove to wire racks.
16. 16
    Cool completely.