Mrs. Santa’s Thumbprints

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Mrs. Santa’s Thumbprints
Yield: 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats, uncooked
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup strawberry preserves

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla; set aside.
  2. In another bowl, mix together flour, oats and salt. Combine the two mixtures, mixing well.
  3. Form into 1-inch balls, then roll in the nuts. Place on ungreased baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  4. With your thumb, press the middle of each ball and spoon preserves into the indents.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks and cool completely.

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