These are a shortbread type cookie. The combination with with the sweetness of a little jam or jelly in the middle has been a favorite at our family reunions for years. Approximately 85 calories each.
1/2 cup Crisco vegetable shortening (The solid type, not liquid - for some reason butter or margarine doesn't work out)
1/3 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
Cream shortening, add sugar, beat well. Add vanilla, egg and flour. Mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoons on greased sheet. Dip finger in flour then press in center of each cookie. Fill center with jelly or jam. We used grape jelly.
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
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