2 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
Jam

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla and add dry ingredients mixing well. Shape dough into balls and put on greased cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Press centers with thumb and fill with jam. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.