NOEL COOKIE GEMS

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From Exeter, California, Patsy Noel pens, "I found these cookies when my husband and I were dating. Since our last name is Noel, I whip up a batch every Christmas. They're a cinch to assemble and freeze, saving time during the holiday rush, and can be filled with other jams for a change."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts. , Place 2 in. 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 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.