Santa's Thumbprints

* Exported from MasterCook *

SANTA'S THUMBPRINTS

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Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Margarine, softened
1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1 Whole egg or egg white
1 t Vanilla
1 1/2 c QUAKER Oats (quick or
-old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Finely chopped nuts
1/3 c Jelly or preserves

Heat oven to 350'F. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
Blend in egg and vanilla. Add combined oats and flour; mix well. Shape into
1" balls; roll in chopped nuts. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Make indentation in center of each ball with thumb. Fill each thumbprint
with about 1/4 teaspoon jelly. Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden
brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Store loosely covered.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.



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