1 1/2 c. butter flavor Crisco
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
1 3/4 c. finely chopped nuts or chocolate flavored decors
2/3 c. fruit preserves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add combined oats, flour and salt; mix well. Form 1 inch balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press centers with thumb; fill with preserves. Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. About 4 1/2 dozen.