Jam Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla.
2. 2
   Add egg and beat.
3. 3
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder; combine with first mixture and mix well.
4. 4
   Form 1-inch balls on greased baking sheet.
5. 5
   Flatten with teaspoon, making small indentations in center of each cookie. Fill with preserves.
6. 6
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes in moderate 325° to 350° oven.
7. 7
   Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.