1 c. salted butter
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt

In large bowl, cream butter and sugar, using electric mixer. Add vanilla and scrape bowl. Blend in flour and salt mixing thoroughly. Roll tablespoons of dough into small balls (1 inch in diameter). Place balls on lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart. Press down center of each ball with spoon forming a depression; fill with one teaspoon of preserves or nuts. Bake at 325 degrees, 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. When cookies are completely cooled, dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.

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1/2 c. fruit preserves
1/2 c. walnut, chopped
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar