1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. milk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift salt, soda, and cinnamon with flour; stir into shortening, sugar, and eggs. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Dent center with spoon and fill with jam. Put a dot of dough on top of jam. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.