Noel Cookie Gems

11 ingredients
7 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first four ingredients and set aside.
  2. 2
    Sift together next four ingredients.
  3. 3
    Add to shortening mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing well.
  4. 4
    Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll in nuts.
  5. 5
    Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Press thumb in center of each cookie and fill with jam.
  7. 7
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 400° or until lightly brown.

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