• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cups unsifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
• Welch's Jams, Jellies or Spreads - any flavor
   

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large mixer bowl, combine shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well. Stir together dry ingredients. Add to shortening mixture alternately with sour cream; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls; roll in nuts. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Press thumb in center of each ball; fill with jam. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.