Thumbprint Cookies

I started looking for a thumbprint recipe and found this one I have changed it a bit to fit my families tastes. These are a great holiday cookies. I have also dyed the dough orange for Halloween. These are very versatile.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 32-40 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup margarine
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  egg
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3⁄4 cup  red jelly  preserves
• 1⁄2 cup  of chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat margarine and sugar together until fluffy; add vanilla and egg and beat well.
3. Stir in flour and baking powder.
4. Roll into balls and press thumb into the middle of the cookie, fill with half a tsp or so of jelly.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.