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Santa's Thumbprints
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
These are great to make at Christmas.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter flavor crisco
1 cup firmly packed sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups oatmeal (quick or old fashioned)
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 3/4 cups finely chopped nuts
2/3 cup fruit preserves
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat Crisco and sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Add combined oats, flour and salt; mix well.
5. Form 1 inch balls; roll in nuts.
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Press centers with thumb; fill with preserves.
8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
9. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
By RecipeOfHealth.com