Noel Cookie Gems

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
• 1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts.
2. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8- to 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

butter, shortening, sugar, egg, vanilla, allpurpose, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sour cream, nuts, strawberry jam

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/noel-cookie-gems-165774 (may not work)