Noel Cookie Gems
These are a cinch to assemble and freeze, saving time during the holiday rush, and can be filled with other jams for a change.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4
- 1⁄4cup shortening
- 3⁄4cup sugar
- 1
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 2⁄3cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2cup sour cream
- 3⁄4cup finely chopped nuts
- 1⁄3cup seedless strawberry jam
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DIRECTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts.
- Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8- to 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
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