Noel cookie gems

Noel cookie gems

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 3/4 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• sour cream - 1/4 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour
• soda - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder - 1/4 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 1/2 c
• finely chopped nuts or jam/jelly/preserves

How to make noel cookie gems:

Preheat oven to 400°. Grease sheets. In a large bowl, combine shortening, egg, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Blend in dry ingredients. Add to sugar mixture alternately with sour cream. Mix well. Shape into 1 to 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in nuts, if used. Place 1-inch apart on greased sheet. Press thumb in center of each cookie. Fill with jam, jelly, preserves or cherry. Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Holiday, Christmas.