Sweetheart Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
2. 2
   Beat margarine, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
3. 3
   Add egg; beat 1 minute.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended.
5. 5
   Stir in pecans; cover.
6. 6
   Refrigerate 1 hour.
7. 7
   Shape dough into 42 (1-inch) balls; place, 2 inches apart, on lightly greased baking sheets.
8. 8
   Make small indentation in each ball with your thumb.
9. 9
   Bake at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Spoon 1/2 tsp.
11. 11
    preserves into each indentation.
12. 12
    Cool on wire racks.
13. 13
    Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Glaze (see Tip below).
14. 14
    Store in airtight container at room temperature.