1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sour cream
1 1/4 c. finely chopped nuts
Jam, jelly or preserves

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla, mix well. Sift 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. These cookies can be frozen.