Ring-A-Lings

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and salt onto waxed paper or foil.
2. 2
   Cream butter with sugar until well blended in a medium sized bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in dry ingredients, blending well to make a soft dough.
4. 4
   Stir in pecans and vanilla.
5. 5
   Chill several hours (overnight preferably) until firm enough to handle.
6. 6
   Roll dough, a teaspoon at a time, into marble size balls between palms of hands.
7. 7
   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Make a hollow in the center of each with thumb.
9. 9
   Fill with about 1/2 teaspoon jam.
10. 10
    Bake at 300° for 20 minutes or until delicately golden.
11. 11
    Makes 2 to 3 dozen.