Best Thumbprint Cookies

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Best Thumbprints

shared by Linda Shoemaker

1 c butter, softened
3 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 to 1 1/2 C finely chopped nuts
1 tbsp vanilla
Jelly, Jam or preserves

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.

Spoon flour into measuring cup level off. Add flour and baking powder; mix until dough forms. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in nuts.

Arrange balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Using finger or tip of wooden spoon, make a deep indentation in center of each ball. Fill each with heaping 1/4 tsp jam.

Bake at 375 F for 10 15 min. or until light brown Cool on wire rack makes 4 dozen cookies.