1 1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. Quaker Oats
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. chopped nuts or chocolate flavored decors
Preserves, any type

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat Crisco and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add combined oats, flour and salt. Mix well. Form 1 inch balls. Roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart. Press centers with thumb. Fill with preserves. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light and golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Cool. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.