Noel Cookie Gems

Submitted By: Susan Kauffman

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 22/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup sour cream

3/4 cup finely chopped nuts

1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Shape into 11/4-inch balls. Roll in nuts.
Place two inches apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indention 3/8 to 1/2 inch deep in the center of each ball. Fill with jam.

Bake at 350º for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.