Pecan Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Beat sugar and margarine in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg product and vanilla; beat 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add flour; mix well.
4. 4
   Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350F.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 36 balls, each about 1-1/4 inches in diameter; roll in pecans, pressing into dough.
7. 7
   Place, 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets.
8. 8
   Indent center of each ball with thumb or back of wooden spoon.
9. 9
   Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven.
10. 10
    Spoon 1/4 tsp.
11. 11
    jam into each cookie indentation.
12. 12
    Bake an additional 2 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
13. 13
    Remove to wire racks.
14. 14
    Cool completely.
15. 15
    Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.