Jam Filled Butter Cookies

Submitted by LizCl

"Buttery cookies with jam or preserves. Delicious. Can use any flavor jam or preserves."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 84-96 cookies

ingredients

• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon apricot preserves
• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped walnuts

directions

1. Sift flour and salt together.
2. Cream butter. Gradually add sugar, creaming well.
3. Blend in unbeaten eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add the dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
6. Dent center of each, using back of teaspoon dipped in cold water.
7. Place preserves or jam into center of each.
8. Sprinkle with nuts.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.